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.
Mayor Todd Gloria’s selection comes after firefighters launched an online petition in support of Deputy Chief Robert Logan
Newport News first responders had not followed protocols and incorrectly declared Quandrell Williams dead
The East Franklin Fire Department has until June 30 to sign a contract or turn in gear and cease operations
Engine crews were shrunk from four to three firefighters and the DC-10 supertanker has been virtually grounded
Two locations of shootings were just blocks from corners where D.C. firefighters have been stationed as crime deterrents
Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost said the freeze prompted by the city’s budget crisis leaves little choice but to close companies on a revolving basis
The different levels of service could help close a budget gap and avoid cuts
20 part-time firefighters will work fewer hours and there may be times when only one ambulance will be available for runs, instead of two
Another funding source could be fire service fees for VFDs, similar to those in cities with paid fire departments
Volunteer departments have been especially burdened
The local union says the chief closed one of the busiest stations in the district in an effort to save money
The department is working hard to train recruits from under-represented categories — such as women — to pass the rigorous qualifying tests
Three firefighters were hospitalized because there weren’t enough firefighters to rotate shifts
The firefighter fractured his ankle and foot and shattered his heel, and hoped the department’s insurance would pay workers compensation
Battalion Chief John Grillone, a 38-year veteran firefighter, was charged with “conduct unbecoming”
On her way back from a call, an 18-year-old firefighter lost control, overcorrected and crashed a 28,000 pound tanker
The department has raised about $45,000 of the $160,000 needed to replace a ladder truck, the rest of which is covered by a $636,000 federal grant
Section Chief Chris Martinez said the unit’s changeover from the police department has been a good one for Dallas Fire-Rescue
Staffing strains this year have forced him to temporarily close city stations twice for a 10-hour shift
San Carlos’ city council also voted in favor of allowing overtime pay for sleeping
Pregnant firefighters publicly protested the current policy earlier this month
With the help of grant money, four firefighters have been hired to replace positions lost in 2009 due to attrition
Among the firehouse’s shortcomings are a cramped apparatus bay, insufficient storage space for turnout gear and no secure space to store hazardous materials
Chief Millage Peaks was the second African-American to lead the 3,500-member department
Overtime, holiday premium payments or both were awarded to 55 so-called exempt employees in 2010
Firefighters were blasted for watching from shore while a man drowned at a beach in an apparent suicide
The department policy states “no employee will be permitted to remain in a limited duty assignment for more than thirty days”
Pasadena Fire Chief Lanny Armstrong found himself explaining the photos to reporters
We really need to be going out of our way daily for the public, the elected officials and the media to make sure they fully understand the good we are doing
Norco is considering service from surrounding agencies and forming a volunteer fire department
Chief Daryl Osby took over the post in February
City officials are trying to make up the shortfall in future budgets without a property tax increase
Public Safety Director Fred Haran blamed mostly unspecified leadership deficiencies; the fire company says it’s a vendetta