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.
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
Facing widespread roof leaks, HVAC failures, mold issues and decades of deferred maintenance, Cleveland is seeking a contractor to map out and finance major repairs
Four more Harvey firefighters were laid off, leaving the department operating at less than half its former strength
Taylors Bridge Fire Chief Alan Williams was explicit in his request for an additional six full-time paramedics to ensure adequate medical coverage for the area
Once signed into law, the bill would add vascular rupture to the list of firefighter injuries covered by the state’s workers’ compensation insurance
Critical questions to ask about who is training your members and how it aligns with your department’s needs
From how the department aligns with the university mission to how it handled the pandemic and prepares for WUI incidents
The role would require working with existing FD leadership to develop plans for meeting the agreed-upon goals agreed and address issues raised in recent study
The Billings Fire Department is assessing how it responds to non-emergency calls for service, looking at slowing down travel times and placing higher priority on calls that require more manpower
City council members questioned the decision to add one full-time EMS position while asking for a nearly $3 million increase in the EMS budget, adding the budget does not account for this year’s staffing shortage
What if two firefighters — one an underperformer, one a star performer — commit the same infraction?
Listen as Gordon Graham discuses the inner strength it takes to admit when you’ve made a bad decision or used poor judgment
In the last 20 years, Kansas City has paid $2.75 million in judgments, attorney’s fees, court costs and litigation expenses in lawsuits from employees who accused the department of harassment, discrimination and retaliation
The bonuses would be funded through relief dollars included in the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law in March
The licenses of Brandon Colombo and Michael Monteiro were suspended after a woman died following their denial for transport on March 4
The suit claims Ocean Shore’s refusal to pay Travis Beard for military-related leave caused him “and his family to lose insurance coverage and benefits, because he had no paid hours during the month”
Following reports of hazing and racism at the fire department, the city auditor will investigate workplace complaints and resolution practices
Buena Borough council members suspended one of two fire departments assigned to cover the city after several safety violations and organizational issues were discovered
At a hearing this week, Sen. Jeff Merkley outlined a plan to find solutions to the country’s forest management concerns, including removing a cap on wildfire suppression spending
Listen as Gordon Graham details how to handle First amendment auditors in this tip from the risk management expert
Durham firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, with Raleigh operators forced to answer nearly 1 in 10 incoming calls
Former Belen Fire Chief Bret Ruff said he had put the transfer of his license from Nevada to New Mexico “on the back burner”
Fire chiefs must focus on what they can control – their community messaging
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do about a fire chief who loves the title but is out of the loop on tactics
Chief Goldfeder reacts to a chief who’s trying to connect with a neighboring fire chief ... but not having much luck
Chief Goldfeder tackles the often-lamented issue of freelancing, namely why crews still do it even when it can create fireground chaos and confusion
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
