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.
Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacement
Getting a junior firefighter program off the ground requires policies, advisors and serious commitment – but it’s all worth it
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
How to conduct a financial size-up, strengthen financial health and select the right pension for your situation
Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Chief James Brooks Jr. suffered a torn aorta responding to a fire and accumulated nearly $1 million in medical bills
Ogdensburg fire union officials objected to the restructure, saying it goes against their collective bargaining agreement
Design a process to identify the new members who will fit the culture of your organization
Harassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two people
The impact of county case surges, member vaccination efforts, and mental health help
The Ogdensburg union has fought to restore the department to a minimum of 24 members following budget cuts and layoffs
The nearly month-long online symposium will prioritize research topics that address emerging threats and support firefighter life safety initiatives
Know the program priorities, application details, and eligibility requirements for both hiring and recruitment and retention activities
Volunteers have lives beyond our station walls, and we cannot force them to all have the same level of commitment and passion
Performance improvement plans can help you create a path to success for struggling members
6 ways to avoid the unfortunate transition from a “respected leader” to a “disconnected manager”
The New Britain police, fire and EMS departments are hoping to recruit more women and people of color through a free hiring workshop
The former Worden Volunteer Fire Department member said tensions between legacy volunteers and new recruits culminated in the mass resignation
The Marana police dispatcher was attempting to transfer the call to Tucson 911 to dispatch the fire department
New Fairfield fire officials said the firefighter will be required to attend classes that “cover the issues involved”
Rockport Fire Chief James Doyle, who had been with the department for 46 years, was terminated 10 months before he was set to retire
New Haven fire officials said the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the excessive overtime costs
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
Weirton Fire Department Lt. Brian Ritchie, 50, was also the assistant chief of the Hooverson Heights Volunteer Fire Department
The firefighter-paramedic, who is also the fire chief’s nephew, said the chief’s mandatory testing policy goes beyond CDC guidelines
The Worden Volunteer Fire Department was left without enough staff to cover its ambulance shifts after the mass resignation
Less than half of the state’s inmate fire crews were available to fight record-breaking wildfires last summer
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Decatur Fire & Rescue officials said the agency may need to stop responding to medical calls if the city does not take action to recruit and retain more medics
An inside look at PGCFD’s unique program, plus what it’s like to be the department’s first female African-American chief
Brunacini’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
2020 proved the importance of building – and updating – thorough continuity of operations plans for fire departments
The parents of the 3-year-old girl who suffered burns in a cooking accident said they waited 20 minutes for an ambulance before the firefighter offered to transport her
While the state will select and pay for a consultant, the study will include input from “fire chiefs, fire and EMS personnel and municipal leaders”
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