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.
The Frelinghuysen Volunteer Fire Co. was established in 2022, but did not officially open until two years later
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on their next-level supervisor
We need a plan that standardizes our response. But how do we do that in the dynamic world of emergency services?
Mayor: ‘We come today trying to — still trying to — understand the why’
Uproar began with firefighter’s complaint that local Sonic restaurant refused him discount
Inspector general: Padding mileage expenses was so entrenched and condoned, it was ‘almost a work rule’
Dispute began last summer when resident appeared at fire station with beer to thank firefighters for extinguishing fire at his home
SAFER grant will Jackson, Mich. back to appropriate levels
Judge found no evidence of bias against African American firefighters
Sources: Inquiry centers on money for training equipment
The newly graduated recruits will allow the city to reopen a fire station closed in 2008
The report offers different cost-savings proposals including consolidation and automatic mutual aid
Mayor has vowed to hire the panel’s recomoendation
City manager said this is the first major cut to the fire department in five years
Padding of mileage expenses was ‘almost a work rule,’ says arbitrator, who also reduced suspensions for 44 others
Council voted nearly unanimously for the merger but the union plans to file a grievance
Although all fires are unique, each has much to teach us in preparation for the next fire
Extraordinary human effort and planning protected London from relentless fire bombings
Dispute centers over spending money to keep dispatch centers local or move to a regional system
The union says a deal that allows chiefs to retire, collect a pension and return to their jobs keeps others from being hired and promoted
Council will decide whether to hire one chief for fire and one for police to replace fired safety director who oversaw both departments
Charges include mismanagement of the organization and its funds
Consolidation makes sense according to consultant; allocation of costs seen as a burden
Blames commissioner, top two deputies for a lack of leadership and tactical errors
$4.2 million in cuts; may subcontract fire and police services to neighboring communities
Says transferred for going against Chief’s wishes; found firefighter innocent in station house beer case
Both fire and police chiefs support the move
Mayor, fire chief delayed case of Navy reservist passed over for promotion, forced to use vacation time to cover military service
Decision affecting nearly 2200 people who live outside city limits, most of whom have paid fire fee
Be honest about what your department can do and what your community expects
The new approach provides different levels of training requirements and response capabilities