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.
Facing million-dollar price tags and years-long delays, fire and EMS agencies are using the Garage marketplace to buy and sell used rigs and fund new equipment
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City leaders say booming population and new industry could push Greensboro to 400,000 residents, requiring major fire department expansion by 2040
If you seem to thrive in a negative environment, it might be time to reconsider your purpose in the fire service
Fire service data is like grains of sand – insignificant on their own but a mighty force when combined in a meaningful way
A properly planned and managed staff meeting provides the opportunity to reinforce the vision of both the leader and the organization
Carroll County officials back Chief Michael Robinson saying recent problems are part of creating a new department
Volunteer fire departments in the Unity Township Fire Bureau are starting a duty crew program rotated among participating departments
A Data Dream Team is working to build and implement a robust data management system for the fire service
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Fresno city council officials preserved staffing with funds from a reduced pension system payment
NVFC Massachusetts Director Joe Maruca appeared before a Homeland Security subcommittee to present the hardships the proposed standard would have on volunteer departments
Deputy Fire Commissioner Jeffrey W. Thompson joined the department in 1989 and worked out of one of the busiest firehouses in the city
How to shift your leadership style from one of crew ownership to stewardship
The CPF measures the time available to respond to incidents from their district within the designated response time parameters
Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life
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Data shows Vacaville firefighters are responding to more calls and completing more training
Firefighting was crowned most-stressful job; understanding what makes it so is key to reducing that stress
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
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 agency developed key performance initiatives and formed a new division — Analytics and Decision Support
The East Franklin Fire Department has until June 30 to sign a contract or turn in gear and cease operations
The team focused on centralizing the department data analysts and GIS specialists
New ordinance allows the fire chief to declare a building a “public nuisance” and have a structure torn down
Voters in Missoula approved a fire levy to increase staffing, purchase equipment and build a new fire station
Suisun City Fire Chief Brad Lopez said many of the department’s goals will require strategic financial planning
A data-driven overhaul of orthopedic care reduced surgeries, lowered costs by nearly $3M and rebuilt firefighter trust
Firefighters and civilians have signed an online petition to have Deputy Chief Robert Logan be selected as the next fire chief
Lessons from a near-miss collapse drive a data-focused approach to pre-incident planning and firefighter safety
NVFC urges fire and EMS personnel to review the proposed standard, understand its potential impact on their communities and prepare their comments for OSHA
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