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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President Freddy Escobar alleges Mayor Karen Bass retaliated after he publicly said LAFD was underfunded during January’s Palisades fire
District Chief Sobieski offers strategies for handling performance issues and details how to develop a performance improvement plan
A fire captain and two firefighters had been terminated after reporting sexual assault allegations against the chief
A forensic analyst found more than 5,200 images and nearly 1,600 videos of child sexual abuse on the tablet
The state has already seen 900 more fires this year than it did at the same last year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bill would create conflicts of interest in chain of command and budgetary oversight
It’s vital that the IC and the company officer share a knowledge of tactics, plus each other’s abilities and training level
Maia Dalton-Theodore will serve as the director for AFR’s Firefighter Mental Health and Wellness Program
Union members said low pay, competition with other departments and longer fire seasons have hampered hiring efforts
The year-long analysis by retired Fire Chief Bruce Fuerbringer found inadequacies in equipment, training, staffing, leadership and more
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, firefighters can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
Setting boundaries can protect your existing relationships, while forging new connections can help you cultivate different avenues of support
The fire department’s current peer support program consists of one full-time employee and has a budget of less than $80,000
The Fairfield Fire Department is considering transitioning to more full-time staff due to high turnover and excessive overtime for part-time staff
Resources, exercises and discussion points to enhance your leadership style and management skills
Finding a supervisory style rooted in authenticity creates an environment of trust and common ground
Even though ARP funds may not reach local governments for several months, you should start your efforts now if you are going to be successful
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
The Victorville Fire Department’s Station 315 was built in 2009 but never fully opened due to monetary issues, officials said
A recent FireRescue1 poll raises questions about the tactic taken by firefighters
Documents related to the lawsuit filed by widow Vanessa Bryant reveals two firefighters were terminated in December and another was suspended
Traditional methods of supervision are evolving to align with the needs of firefighters of all ages
Independent Fire Company Number 1 officials said they were blindsided by the Town of Maple Shade’s decision
The former Buffalo firefighter-EMT says he was fired under an outdated collective bargaining agreement
Akron Fire Department officials said additional training has been made available across the department in response to the incident
The Anne Arundel County chief considers whether stereotypes of generations hold true or whether they are used as a crutch for poor leadership
Officers must acknowledge generational differences and develop common goals for team members
Facing the reality of diverging leadership styles – and evolving your leadership style with the times
Successful volunteer firefighter supervision is rooted in clear expectations, decisions rooted in policy, and interpersonal relationships
Implementing supervision-focused best practices requires leaders to address their members’ different worldviews, work ethics and perspectives
While many fire service leaders still consider millennials to be the latest department newbies, it’s those in Generation Z that are peak-rookie age
