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.
From Stewartville to St. Charles, multi-generational volunteer firefighters say family tradition, community service and dedication are keeping departments staffed
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
A crash in Boyne City killed one person and led to the suspension of a firefighter who was driving a personal vehicle to a call
“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
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
Inside the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association – a unique group with a powerful impact