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.
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
City council hearing finds that the proposed budget does not cover all recommended changes based on the Stricker Street fire that killed three firefighters
Every little thing counts, whether related to equipment, operations, or communication
Local fire chief says no problem with the location of the tank from a fire safety point of view
Former city fire captain was found guilty of second-degree murder for beating and choking a homeless woman who refused to have sex with him
He was placed on paid leave following allegations he inappropriately touched a female EMT during annual Firemen’s Ball
4 company officials sued over financial mismanagement
Liberty Fire Company and Blue Ball Fire Company No. 1 agree a larger organization would provide more efficient, cost-effective fire protection to residents
15 firefighters to be rehired two months after deep layoffs to public safety departments
Firefighter Carlos Dease sold more than $40,000 worth of fire department gear on eBay in the last five years
Wireless system sends the signal directly to SEECOM regional dispatch center, which notifies local fire departments
The suspensions are meant to serve as an example to operate fire department vehicles safely, Fire Chief Charles Hood said
A one-year pilot program was approved that would save both cities money
Volunteers failed to properly manage fire station, county says; volunteer fire president says the move is illegal
Department paid firefighters $647,830 in overtime in 2010, blowing out the $300,000 fund the city had budgeted
After studying whether to keep its own police dept., Hemet, Calif. is planning a thorough efficiency analysis of its fire services
If counties combine fire, rescue and medical emergency services, more than $9 million in assets should be turned over to new department
Fire chief estimates that the new station will respond to between 400 and 500 calls a year
Jackson City Manager Warren Renando wrote in a memo that the primary duty of the fire department is to fight or prevent fires
North Naples firefighter paramedics had been barred from performing ALS due to a training dispute
The firefighters will be given their jobs back with back pay
The chief’s decisions on three seperate matters have angered other firefighters and members of the Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association
Incoming calls and outgoing directions to fire, medical teams will be handled in 1 location
Firefighter accused of drunken driving and leaving the scene of an accident last Dec.
Father, son among 4 firefighters arrested, released after 21st birthday party
More than 400 firefighters still signed up for lower-cost insurance plans, says union president
Mayor’s chief concerns are lack of leadership, failure to manage the division’s budget, especially overtime, and division morale
Volunteer fire department purchasing rescue and pumper fire trucks
New firefighters’ contract provides a 2 percent pay raise in 1st year, a 1 percent increase in 2nd year and a 2.5 percent hike in final year
The firefighters died in a warehouse fire in 2007
Veteran firefighter’s postings deemed a violation of department conduct
Departments are unable to receive $20,000 or more in overtime, compared to previous system where some made nearly $100,000/year in overtime payments
Combined public safety, with shared support services for fire, police departments, may work for the city as long as identity maintained