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 Toledo Fire and Rescue Department found the lieutenant guilty on three policy charges, including conduct unbecoming and social media violation
The Bloomfield City Council picked the 20-year-old Ottumwa firefighter over veteran local candidates, citing his full-time call volume
Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon: “This grant will fund the training of firefighters to the level of paramedic. This funding could not have come at a better time”
Officials said ambulance costs ran up a $150,000 budget deficit over the past two years, jeopardizing the Boswell Fire Department
Lake Charles officials said that raises were approved recently; each firefighter also earns $6,000 in annual supplemental pay in addition to the $11.17 per hour rate
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam wants new ambulances, gear and firefighters, but the local union leader wants a dedicated training officer
Both suits allege that the L.A. County sheriff’s and fire departments violated the plaintiffs’ 14th Amendment rights when employees shared photos of the scene
While pulling rank may drive immediate compliance, the resulting lack of trust and respect simply isn’t worth it in the long run
Let’s stop talking about gallons per minute and instead focus on dollars per year
Our work to change a N.C. general statute focuses on keeping junior members interested and building our volunteer base
In one study, “demonstrating respect” was identified as the top leadership quality for creating commitment and engagement among members
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
The governor’s new order may help with staffing and retention, said Fairmount Fire Protection Chief Alan Fletcher
Odessa Fire Rescue lost 35 employees last year, most of whom headed to other departments for higher pay; another 22 have left so far this year
“What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody’s mental health and wellness,” said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera
Kern County Captain Andrew Freeborn said the cost to use the service is offset by funds received from citations, which this year totaled $150,000
Approximately 22% of members requested exemptions, the highest proportion among the city’s largest departments; 4% currently on leave
Marietta’s new hires got 9% raises, veteran firefighters did not; members are now pressing for a structured pay scale
Wayne Triche embezzled money from the pension fund to cover his gambling, home improvement and living expenses
Officials expect “active to very active fire behavior” over the next several days
The new legislation went into effect on July 1
Fueled by a staffing shortage, the Kirkland Fire Department is also offering reimbursement for the costs of exams
House Bill 562 allows 48 hours of time off post-critical incident, but issues of messaging and pay are vital to ensuring firefighter support
Eric Wisher, president of Troy Uniform Firefighters Association Local 86, suggests the city lower the requirement to an EMT certification
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best – those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
Polk County continues to deny Christina Pierson a $25,000 benefit offered by the state
The challenge now is how to show up every day, with the same energy, and resist the threats of indifference and complacency
The public shouldn’t have to roll the dice about their emergency services, wondering who’s going to show up
The public and elected officials need to better understand the impact of inflation and rising gas prices on volunteer firefighters
St. Peter’s officials say inflation is beyond expectations, and they chose to save money on the station’s garage doors
The court will reconvene on July 13 to determine which departments may be released next
