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.
Byron Township’s second fire station, staffed with six new full-time firefighters, is already cutting response times and easing call volume
A $22,500 contribution from Eli Lilly and construction partners will fund training and equipment for the Lebanon Fire Department’s new trench rescue technicians
A proposed move from a 24/48 to a 24/72 schedule is gaining momentum after more than 86% of surveyed Lubbock residents backed the change
San Francisco Assistant Chief Nicol Juratovac said she is considering suing after “a campaign of harassment and discrimination”
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Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven E. Frischling said was performing his duties and stayed within the law
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
Marking a full year since the pandemic declaration, we recognize all that firefighters have endured – and how we can persevere
After struggling with turnover, the City of Antigo Fire Department created a homegrown program to solve its staffing shortage
Assessing whether a fire department can legally write and enforce a “zero-tolerance” policy for audio recording conversations when state law allows “one-party recording
The deputy chief was investigated for use of a racial slur, work schedule discrepancies and retaliation against subordinates
IAFF Local 93 members voted on a resolution of censure citing complaints about safety, equipment, discipline and policy changes
The key to change may be the unique combination of recruitment practices, a validated placement exam, and a process of random selection
Chattanooga state legislators raised concerns related to the city’s compliance with a decades-old federal court order
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The suspect reportedly got into a fight with a coworker before allegedly starting fires at his workplace and other stations
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service
Beyond updating the EFO program, Gabliks seeks to increase outreach and communication between the NFA and its partners communities
A recently-introduced bill aims to allow fire companies to continue online raffles, after some companies were informed their raffles went against state rules
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
Crown Point fire officials say Cory Neises, a firefighter-paramedic, is using his paid time off in lieu of forfeiting pay during the investigation
Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly said he plans to fight the harassment charge related to an incident at a City Council budget meeting
The fired firefighter, who has ongoing racial discrimination suits against the department, reportedly criticized the chief over the shooting of a Black teen
It is the fourth year in a row Delegate Chad Lovejoy has introduced the legislation
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
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
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Harassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two people
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