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.
Keys to motivation include developing a vision, building a support system and changing bad behaviors
The U.S. fire administrator reflects on the personal challenges she faced as a woman making her way up the fire service career ladder
Lighten the duties of your officers and chiefs using skilled administrative members who want to help but not respond to calls
Budget cuts led to slower response to a fire early Thursday morning, union claims
A task force will work on a plan for re-establishing operations in Fairplay
Chief Matt Shobert explains why why the American Fire Service needs to adopt a “Back to the Future” philosophy to re-establish this critical level of support
Fire department leaders need to be involved early and deeply with special event planning
Chief Edward O’Brien says deciding to request new gear for his firefighters was huge relief
Code of ethics is designed so that any local fire department can adopt it
They may not have a medical emergency, but those repeat customers still need help
James Stone admitted to using inmate labor for his own personal gain
Capt. Jon Sprague was suspended without pay for two 24-hour shifts for conduct unbecoming an officer
To best serve their communities, firefighters must concentrate on the work of being a firefighter
Donated construction and land allowed the department to build a new fire station without incurring debt
The grant provides for 9 full-time positions
The additional money would allow the district to keep its third fire station open
The former treasurer nearly bankrupt the fire district, which had to seek a financial bailout to continue operations
Report recommends structural hazard and risk assessment training for all fire personnel
During his 3-year tenure the chief dealt with hiring discrimination and vacant building issues
Reports say first responders were asking for ambulances half an hour after first 911 calls
Chief Al Gillespie still on administrative leave, official says chief ‘had nothing to do with the accident’
Red light camera shows a PD unit running a red light without lights and siren before getting t-boned
The 20-year-old Tenn. volunteer firefighter is charged with a felony for filing a false report over the stunt he said would be ‘fun’
City fire officials vow to trim arson activity, launch campaign
City says the daredevil owes it money for overtime costs, but he contends he’s paid enough
There may not be an easy answer to the cat-rescue question, but it needs to be a well-examined policy before ladder touches tree
Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson initially thought fire moved so quickly that building lacked fire walls or other barriers
Fire earlier this month killed woman, nearly claimed life of veteran firefighter who was trying to rescue her
Former Chicago firefighter who starred in Emanuel campaign commercial is collecting $91,113 per year in tax-free disability pay
Taking on added authority and responsibility of policing is a slippery slope for the fire service
City’s maintenance department is making clamps so flag can be fixed to right front fender per Flag Code
3 areas jump out at him: Staffing, operations model, possible merger of fire and EMS
Striking the right balance of policy and freedom to decide makes for a better-running fire department