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.
A recall effort targets three Loveland Rural Fire Protection Board directors as debate intensifies over the fate of Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach
Norwich and four volunteer fire departments are set to begin mediation over the city’s unified command policy and the closure of Yantic Fire Engine Co.
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Guidance for embracing strategic, integrated community risk reduction
Trenton Fire Director Kenneth Douglas’ earlier patch controversy is overshadowed by fixing firehouses, buying new gear and improving morale
The Decatur mayor and a fire department lieutenant are in conflict over comments made during an EMS call and social media posts about city leadership and a fatal police shooting.
Somers Fire Chief David Lenart interviews volunteer fire officers in his podcast “The Volley Chief”
The FSRI’s research program manager details the changes ahead and what fire service leaders can do right now to prepare
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said she wrestled with the decision for many months
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
Cleveland legislators intend to spend $18M to replace hundreds of radios used by first responders
The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light
The Aurora Fire Department’s new public website shares data about department operations
How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
ARP funding has allowed Lowell officials to purchase new fire apparatus and equipment
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Clay City Fire Department officials placed a firefighter on leave after a photo showed him wearing an FD T-shirt while riding outside of a car
The former Bedford firefighter alleges the harassment created a fear of “physical violence and/or sabotage”
It is sometimes difficult to know what equipment, training and miscellaneous expenses our agencies should cover
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of past civil unrest
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
Rapid or poorly managed cultural shifts can lead to resistance, confusion and a breakdown in cohesion among personnel
The fire service must embrace a culture of operating safely and managing risk appropriately
Two former Lexington firefighters were awarded payments following claims they were fired for reporting misconduct in the department
Tacoma Fire Chief Tory Green led the department through the coronavirus pandemic and created a behavioral health crisis program
Can firefighters’ dark humor, coupled with resilience, help manage workplace incivility?
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green is removing career firefighters from four firehouses and relocating to fill in gaps in other firehouses
What can the fire service learn from the U.S. military’s messaging, marketing strategy and tactics?
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
Chicago firefighter leaders said paramedics worked nearly 230,000 overtime hours to staff the city’s 80 ambulances last year, and they are on track to do the same in 2024
Two volunteer fire departments in Preble County have formed the Shawnee Fire District
What happened at the recent NFPA technical meeting – and what does it mean for firefighters?
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