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.
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Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity
Both parties face public backlash as the spending deal offers only a short-term fix and fails to satisfy key demands
Wichita union president Ted Bush said the city’s salary offer was not comparable with other area large cities and blamed the department’s staffing level on the pay
How to navigate that time after changes have been made but before the benefits have been realized
Response times are longer, but interim director Roberto Lujan said calls are being answered in a timely manner and that he can fill the open positions
Of the 240 firefighters represented by Stamford Professional Fire Fighter Local 786, only 75 cast ballots
The city unanimously passed an ordinance to extend LODD benefits to suicide deaths
San Antonio Captain Rogelio Loredo admitted to waving the pistol but told investigators he was joking
Check out this list of books to help launch your station’s leadership library so all members can access great content any time
No matter generation or leadership style, everyone brings something unique to the table
The infrastructure legislation also authorized agencies to increase the base salary of wildland firefighters by $20,000 a year, or 50% of their current base salary
58 members remain from June 18, 2007, ready to guide the newest 311 members
As the state faces a punishing fire season, state and federal job openings go unfilled, and California engines are down-staffed
Hometown Heroes Assistance Program includes an assistance program, critical illness insurance and health and wellness training
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While it sometimes makes sense to go along to get along, the lone voice of dissent often provides meaningful insight
The decision isn’t always so simple, particularly with buildings involving many occupants
A second Wichita supervisor also was disciplined for sharing a photoshopped image from “A Christmas Story”
Brittany Nicotri found a way to increase the Burton Fire District’s capabilities at a low cost
Lessons in volunteer fire service leadership highlight teamwork, self-awareness and embracing the unique skills of members
The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
A group of Two Rivers residents is working to establish a VFD that can quickly respond to incidents in the unincorporated community
A recent poll with over 900 responses reveals strong opinions on the concept of free electric vehicle charging at the fire station
“There were insufficient facts to determine if the testing process was violated by the other members of the class,” a D.C. Fire and EMS spokeswoman said
With its $3.4M budget, the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program has trained more than 3,000 individuals and helped more than 140 get jobs in the fire service
Joshua Gerstner was suspended from the Russellville-Lohman Fire Department earlier this year and was sentenced to probation and counseling
Gary Loesch says officials exposed him to COVID-19 after he appealed a disciplinary pay cut linked to a retaliation complaint and his pimp costume
Listen as Gordon Graham breaks down the responsibility of supervisors in fostering the growth of those they lead
Busting the myths about our work is critical, not only to support our retention efforts but also to maintain realistic public expectations
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