Fire Department Management
The fire department management topic focuses on fire service leadership, from the high-level management issues facing fire chiefs to the administrative functions and budget issues that impact day-to-day operations.
Key Peninsula residents and the fire commission have been at odds on the transparency of a $2M property purchase three years ago
The former Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department chief faced allegations of being intoxicated while working, lapses in adhering to safety protocols, and operational inefficiencies
Tips for managing scene stress
City wants to eliminate half of the fire companies
70 years after joining the fire department, Griffith toured the city’s station and met with its chief
Firefighter claims he has First Amendment right to use fire department’s email
Following controversial photos of a recent fundraiser, Jacksonville fire chief vows change in firefighter behavior
To adopt or not to adopt is a debate somewhat unique to the fire service
Southern Humboldt residents plan to approve a special tax to start the new districts
Firefighters set for 3 percent raise
After 2 years of testimony, he was sentenced to repay nearly half a million dollars and serve 5 years
City warned that the fire department is operating with a skeleton crew
The town has had 3 interim chiefs since its full-time chief retired in January
Aviation companies say pay arrears top $3.8 million
Fire director says the extreme weather will keep firefighters busier than normal
After having criminal charges dropped, the Mass. firefighter was suspended
The commission may rescind its rule that the depts. have to follow fire codes citing funding issues
Combining the departments could save $300,000 per year
Fire brigade will be left to cover the 12-hour per day closures
Allouez and Green Bay fire chiefs preparing department for the merger
After being shut down, the volunteer company can again train and recruit
Investigators say if a staffed hoseline had been present, level of risk would have been significantly lowered
Lodi Borough Council would require approval for functions for alcohol, citing underage drinking as main concern
An all-female shift is unique for the Buffalo FD as it is only 5 percent female
A firefighter accused of driving a city fire truck with a suspended driver’s license will pay $200 in court costs
A federal grant has expired and impending budget cuts could cause layoffs
Firefighters are usually targeted by ‘thugs’ during bon fire season and are pelted with rocks
Poor forest management, hot weather, and lack of policy has made matters worse for firefighters
Family of girl who died in botched rescue say firefighter is making inaccurate inappropriate remarks
After 3 days on the job, the chief said status quo is not an option
Fire chief says rescuing the birds provides training for firefighters and keeps civilians from attempting a rescue
L.A. Fire chief, mayor urge would-be rescuers to call 911 first and think of their own safety after 2 died trying to save a car-crash victim
The firefighters claim they were suspended because they held an unapproved fundraiser