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.
Byron Township’s second fire station, staffed with six new full-time firefighters, is already cutting response times and easing call volume
A $22,500 contribution from Eli Lilly and construction partners will fund training and equipment for the Lebanon Fire Department’s new trench rescue technicians
A proposed move from a 24/48 to a 24/72 schedule is gaining momentum after more than 86% of surveyed Lubbock residents backed the change
Pfeifer will manage day-to-day operations; the retired chief is known for his work in counterterrorism and disaster preparedness
“Emergency responders need to become students of history. It’s one of the easiest ways to avoid becoming the subject of history repeating itself,” says Graham
The Waterville firefighter resigned after being put on leave, citing personal reasons
Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
The Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District now has around-the-clock staffing, with more positions expected to be added
A Colorado Springs officer and a paramedic held Kevin Dizmang on the ground after they saw him walking in the middle of a street, speaking unintelligibly
The personal traits that fire service leaders should consider during the hiring and promotional selection process
Two fire service leaders demonstrate the humility and honor in sharing these sentiments
Probies should be able to demonstrate proficiency with stretching a hoseline, VEIS, masking up, and key policies and procedures
“The Fire Department” celebrates the Wausau Fire Department’s recent successes and has fun in its firehouses
A juror said that most of panel wanted to convict Anthony Spada, who remains on leave from the Walla Walla department
The chiefs Laura Kavanagh demoted had several complaints against them and refused to follow her orders, according to a source
“There was information withheld by those already on the scene which caused our members to handle things differently than they should have,” Thomas Malone said
The Fresno department to will be able to deploy an additional emergency squad and add a fourth firefighter to six apparatus
When it comes to federal grant funds, it’s obvious many public safety agencies are not following the rules
The chief is the third high-ranking member to make the request following Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s recent demotion of three other chiefs
Former Firefighter Michael Weinstock, who suffers from a neurological condition, hopes to raise awareness of the healthcare needs of 9/11 emergency responders
“We ... hope this exemption helps efforts to attract more volunteers to our fire and ambulance companies, to enable more life-saving work that benefits us all,” a Rensselaer County executive said
The uproar came ahead of a number of promotions scheduled for Tuesday
The Laramie County fire chief tackles recruitment and retention misses, organizational tempo and fostering a culture of critical thinking
The actions were not the “final disposition of this entire matter,” said Matt Gibbs, an attorney for the state Department of Health
These Guilford County providers respond to lower-acuity calls, and fire departments are handling minor calls without ambulances
Kathy Hochul’s budget also includes a bill that would let municipalities and fire companies pay volunteers for responses to calls and completion of training
A draft of the document praised recent changes in the Apopka Fire Department hierarchy but also “identified deeper foundation deficiencies”
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
Captain Ashley Losch explains the endless coordination at play, identifies the biggest hurdles ahead, and even spills a little big game tea
I know Memphis Fire, and while the inactions of three members should not reflect on the entire FD, we must learn from these fatal errors
Armando Hogan, a former spokesman for the agency, had been on administrative leave since Oct. 13
EMTs Robert Long and JaMicheal Sandridge “failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment of Mr. Nichols,” according to a FD statement
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