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 Waterbury HR probe says recruits used phones, split screens and Google during an unsupervised final test
The Finance Committee advanced an $8M payout in the ambulance restraint death and $7.5M to the family of pastors killed during a police chase
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Oklahoma City fire officials said the firefighter’s actions went against both protocol and state law
The health coverage would apply to spouses until they receive health coverage from another source or until they turn 65, and would apply to children until they turn 26
The Wagener Fire Department’s strained relationship with town officials culminated in the suspensions of its chief and assistant chief in November
Oakland union representatives and officials from neighboring cities said the brownouts will have a “cascading effect” on local fire and EMS response
Personal experience showed me the impact of grants in getting crews the tools they need to help patients like my son
Everett Firefighter Jason Anderson, who is Black, said he was targeted with racist comments and actions, and told to “suck it up” after reporting the harassment
‘High-priority’ PPE does not always include gear deemed obsolete and/or out of compliance with current standards
The raises, originally scheduled to begin this summer, will be delayed for 18 months to put a hold on proposed layoffs as the city faces a $675 million budget shortfall
The city of Ogdensburg is seeking to stop the union from going to an arbitrator over a minimum staffing clause included in its contract
The new hires will help the Parma Fire Department restore staffing numbers after several retirements
The closure announcement comes three months after the Liberty Fire Co.'s former chief was charged with emblezzling more than $16,000 from the organization
Tips for every chief officer, whether supervising personnel or projects, or aiming for the top spot
The Warrenton Fire Protection District has already sold multiple apparatus due to financial troubles
The Kansas City, Kan. fire union cited alleged mismanagement of the fire department’s COVID-19 response and “bullying” tactics in its letter to government officials
The bill is named Dominick Marino, the late president of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself, serve others and give back to your community
A recent investigation reportedly revealed a culture of systemic racism and sexism that has been allowed to flourish for decades
The decision was driven by several factors, including the loss of a grant funding the academy and a hiccup in the timing of last year’s civil service exam
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
The county has been given a deadline of 55 days to pay the bill, which is about $500,000 over its budget, after which first responders will no longer have radio communications access
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel who receive the vaccine will be entered into a raffle to win items such as gift cards, electronics and bicycles
The city tapped into a line of credit in order to exempt public safety workers from the cutbacks, but said additional funding will be needed to prevent future cuts
Putting new members on a course that fits their skills and goals helps recruitment and retention efforts
Leaders can act now to proactively address staffing, equipment and other financial impacts of the pandemic
The offer to Ogdensburg firefighters was first set at $20K but was upped to $25K on Christmas Eve as an ‘offering of good faith and reconciliation’ following a month-long debate about staffing
With 637 FF union members in quarantine, the union president is pressing the state for more information about when vaccines will be available to first responders
Firefighters expressed distrust in the validity of the offer, which had not been put in writing
Fire agencies should encourage members to get vaccinated, prepare their response plans for vaccine distribution, and remain vigilant
Members of IAFF Local 2041 filed a lawsuit against the City of Chickasha for allegedly failing to pay firefighters the lawful rate for overtime hours
Fort Worth Capt. Randy Robinson, who died on Thursday, is one of 180 department employees who contracted the virus
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