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 dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
Dispatch logs show firefighters reported “nothing showing” and cleared a call at the earlier Lachman Fire, despite LAFD leaders’ statements that crews returned to “cold-trail” the burn area
Effingham firefighters are trading time at home for a station potluck and ensuring the community still has coverage over the holiday
If the president’s plan is approved, more federal firefighters could be hired at a higher starting pay level
Navigating incident and operational briefings, team feedback and morale, and hot washes
Assistant Chief Kevin Brennan and Deputy Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Downey, who leads the FDNY Fire Academy, made requests this week
This year’s theme focuses on the perfect storm of staffing challenges, plus how firefighters are managing stressors
This year’s theme focuses on the perfect storm of staffing challenges, plus how firefighters are managing stressors
26 unions voted against the move to remove traditional Medicare as an option
The DeSantis appointees also said they would help award death benefits to Lesly Dorminy, the widow of longtime Reedy Creek firefighter Lt. James Dorminy
Union officials allege the city did not conduct a disciplinary investigation before it sought to have Dominic Biscari terminated following the fatal incident
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
IAFF Local 42 leaders said that other Kansas City FD employees had similar physical altercations with patients or residents and were not disciplined or terminated
The Apopka fire union wants Chief Sean Wylam replaced for lack of accountability and failing to make safety improvements in the wake of Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
Robert Long told the state Emergency Medical Services Board that officers refused to remove Nichols’ handcuffs, which would have allowed EMTs to check his vital signs
The Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division found that JaMichael Sandridge and Robert Long violated state rules of emergency aid and treatment
Apps and online tools can ease the burden of administrative paperwork – and not knowing where to begin on new projects
The Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department has been without a crew since last summer
“Public safety is put at risk,” said Ty Wooten, IAED director of government affairs
Decatur Fire & Rescue Lt. Michael Leonard is pushing back after being accused of mishandling a conflict with a crewmember over mandatory OT
The legislation would create a state firefighter recruitment fund to provide bonuses to those who join a department and stay on for three years
New legislation would extend a 10% property tax reduction to volunteer Rotterdam firefighters and providers with at least two years of service
Terryl Brown was chief legal counsel and deputy commissioner for legal affairs, and Frank Dwyer was the deputy commissioner for public information
The measure also includes members of the military who responded to 9/11 in Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, unlike the original legislation
The plaintiffs, Assistant Chiefs Joe Jardin, Michael Gala and Fred Schaaf, demand that a total of 11 chiefs get their old jobs back
Firefighters and paramedics often take images on calls. How long should such images be retained, and why?
The increase would offset the costs of inflation and salary increases for EMS providers, officials said
Identifying a handful of key traits can be a game-changer in fostering a healthy organizational culture
Board members rejected calls by female and minority crewmembers to look outside the agency for a more diverse candidate pool
Dominic Biscari has been on unpaid leave from the Kansas City Fire Department, which is seeking termination
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
Leaders make decisions that affect individual employees and the organization as a whole. Who do you look to as a leader?
Among a sea of strong candidates, how does an aspiring company or chief officer stand out?
