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.
Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe
Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response
Codes, utilities and infrastructure must be designed to function when the system is under stress
Consider costs, compartments, multi-functional uses and response area when envisioning your department’s next apparatus
The CDC changed the contractors who run the National Provider Network for some 25,000 and the prescription drug benefits for the whole program
A look back and ahead as a tumultuous session turns to lame duck
Robert Olsen claims he suffered asthma resulting from Lou Gehrig’s Disease as a result of breathing in toxic air during World Trade Center recovery efforts
During a welfare check, the firefighters found a woman who appeared to be deceased and reported this to a doctor, but neither had assessed the patient
Readers weigh in on their department’s interest in adding an electric apparatus to their fleet
House Bill 5785 would ensure a line of funding is available without disruption
Hampton Fire and Rescue may face citations if the inquiry determines it violated occupational safety and health regulations
The new positions will help fill staffing gaps on Frederick County engine and ladder truck crews
Local 2881 President Tim Edwards said more hiring may lead to shorter stints working on wildfires and shorter regular weekly shifts, which now last 72 hours
Gregg Township Chief Darin Bressler first told police he made 18 withdrawals and put the funds toward a fire engine but later admitted to paying off his bills
Luke Cournoyer had been involved in a misconduct case with the police department, but Springfield’s city solicitor said he met all the employment criteria
“There was a lot of support for my continuation here. I would really like to thank all the people that put the support forward,” said Fire Chief Bill Gould
Limited staffing calls for being efficient in planning, training and member skills
The origin of our current command system began 50 years ago and was further developed through the work of Chief Alan Brunacini
“To say it’s the honor of a lifetime is an understatement,” said the former deputy commissioner
James Carbin was placed on administrative leave in April and was recently suspended without pay
Your most difficult project will forever be improving yourself – mind, body and spirit
She joined the department in 2014, was named first deputy commissioner, and recently has been serving as acting commissioner
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
The week starts with motivation, weaves through myriad activities, and concludes with a restorative weekend – and possibly some duty officer work
We’re talking about those members who are constantly in conflict and make everyone around them miserable
A Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company firefighter described belittlement and other mistreatments; a town employee alleged sexual harassment
The Fairfax select board informed its then-chief and battalion chief in September that their positions would be eliminated
The Madison Fire Department said it is adapting to a “changing economic and technological landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic”
A spokesperson said CAL FIRE gave Samuel Thomas Lanier a conditional job offer but he had not started; Lanier said he needs income to repay the government
ESI Rapid Response Units offer customizable caps that are transferable to any domestic heavy-duty pickup truck bed
Samuel Thomas Lanier’s companies submitted multiple fraudulent requests, including one for firefighter and EMT training; he faces sentencing Monday
So much fire-focused work relies on engineering to complete tasks safely and efficiently – this is CRR in action
Several Swanzey firefighters expressed frustration with the decision and threw their support behind Chief Bill Gould, who they described as a strong leader
