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.
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
Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
Santa Monica’s new Advanced Provider Unit pairs a nurse practitioner with a firefighter/paramedic, freeing ambulances for critical emergencies and reducing unnecessary transports
From issues of trust, conflict and commitment to accountability avoidance and inattention, dysfunction can render a team utterly ineffective
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
The bill, which passed in the Senate and now heads to the House, could cost the state an estimated $20-22 million
Wayne Triche is accused of spending the money on gambling, home repairs and credit card payments
Keeping the strain on EMS providers front of mind
Fire service leaders must learn to articulate clarity with rules and nuance with standards
After overpaying firefighters $236,288, Fort Worth and the union have been clashing over how to repay the funds, and the dispute will go to an arbitrator
Without firefighters at Shasta Fire Station 56, the nearest help will have to come from three miles away
Current state law only lets EMS and law enforcement agencies make such reimbursement requests
Fire service leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
One official said the integration allows for the deployment of EMS providers from an additional 10 locations throughout the territory
Although Falck has only provided service since November, one councilmember suggests talks to shift from a private provider to an “in-house” service
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to reduce control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
Polk County Fire Rescue will hire a full-time recruiter and offer $8,000 signing bonuses plus paid paramedic training
Capt. Adam Matson said Alexandria does not have any current female firefighters but hopes that expanded parental leave attracts future applicants
Boone County chief: It took dozens of firefighters from several departments across multiple counties hours to extinguish the blaze
Aretha had it right – it’s all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T, which for us means improving relationships with other agencies and officials
Emotional intelligence and conflict management skills are critical components of fire service leadership
Therapeutic Transportation teams are intended to free up police, EMS providers and firefighters, as well as assist in alleviating hospital overcrowding
Vancouver voters approved Proposition 2, a tax hike to improve fire services, but the department cannot tap into levy funds until 2023
It’s up to leadership to provide the direction and all firefighters to share the expectations that volunteers need to thrive in their role
At the time of her nomination, Crowley said keeping the department operationally ready would be her top priority
Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency
When dealing with the public, too many members either clam up and say nothing or say way too much beyond the scope of what’s appropriate
Speaking to Connecticut public radio, Scott Eskwitt addresses recruitment and retention efforts, fire service culture, and pandemic-fueled stress
While spontaneity in your personal life may be exciting and even charming, it’s less effective when trying to manage a fire department
While meetings are not typically a fan favorite, they can be productive places to gather and collaborate, if managed well
Much like directors guide actors, chief officers can direct members to display positive interactions that reflect well on the department
