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.
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment
Actions every chief can take to stay current with modern-era executive-level responsibilities
This conversation explores how to lead with integrity, courage, and humility in today’s world
The Watertown City Council may vote to permanently remove the fire department’s rescue truck and EMS operations
Coronavirus response dominates Second Session; suicide, LODD benefits pass
No one wants their strengths to work against them, but they can have that impact if applied in excess
Consider the long-term impacts the pandemic will have on your community, and start making adjustments
An independent analysis of the Lewiston Fire Department suggests modernizing its administrative and promotional structure, expanding training and addressing a less-than-ideal dispatch call time
Rockport firefighters, who threatened to quit en masse last month due to conflicts with leadership, petitioned to be emancipated from town oversight last week
How to determine how far your application proceeded in the process so you can improve future applications
The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use relief funds to replace lost income
Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven Frischling reportedly wrote a comment indicating he had taken a Tyvek suit from the first station for personal use
Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
While fires burn the same in all our backyards, sometimes they burn a little longer where staffing issues hinder response efforts
The city of Ogdensburg is hoping the offer will help reduce fire department staff expenses without the need to lay off personnel
Hackensack fire officials say the department has so-far been able to maintain minimum staffing, with many firefighters working overtime
It’s essential to do your homework, understand the politics and find the right fit for you
Achieving a culture of stellar service among firefighters requires multifaceted approach and capacity to care
Albany Fire Capt. Jeremy E. Clawson claims he was wrongly accused of public intoxication after becoming disoriented due to diabetes and hypothermia
A battalion chief reported the photo, saying Fire Chief Charles Hood’s actions were degrading to women and Asian people
It is one thing to say you care, but it is something entirely different to show that you care
Gathering data for inspection and data for learning must be seen as a positive tool rather than as a way of potentially punishing someone
Rockport Fire Chief James Doyle claimed through legal council that after firefighters presented a list of demands to town leaders, he was ordered to resign within 24 hours or face termination
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
Records show the engineer stated he was angered by the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin at the time he made the post
The fire companies that make up the newly created Town of Montville Fire Service will remain independent but cooperate on overall messaging and recruitment efforts
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that creates the New York State Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which will study the challenges of volunteer fire departments
City leaders said they will need to make the cuts by July 1, 2021 if more federal pandemic relief is not received
Camdan Carmichael, 18, was selected from among several candidates to work at the Rangeley Fire Rescue Department
Tony Imbrenda filed a retaliation lawsuit, alleging he was demoted for refusing to fully cooperate with an investigation into graphic photos taken of the crash site
State Auditor Brian Colón turned over his findings to the New Mexico State Police and called the situation “a complete breakdown in the system”
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to prevent layoffs
The vote came as a shock to the Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Co., which was preparing to get back into the county’s dispatch system last week
