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 standoff with a suicidal man stranded thousands of drivers, prompting safety concerns and criticism over traffic management
Philadelphia Fire Department’s second-highest-ranking official has been demoted amid probes, as the city faces scrutiny for withholding records
San Jose’s auditor is calling for stricter policies on drug storage, inventory checks and handoffs for controlled substances used on medical calls
It’s impossible to “read the room” from your phone
Rigid hierarchies slow progress; distributed leadership builds trust, speeds solutions and strengthens accountability
The Strategic Scan gauges fire chiefs’ AI use and comfort, outlining five action steps to pilot, train, policy-set and scale AI across fire and EMS
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service
Survey results show how safety shifted from rallying cry to red flag. Here’s how to reframe it to serve the mission
Breaking down recent news that’s getting readers fired up
Lodi’s Pierce tiller will help firefighters tackle emergencies on narrow city streets and tall structures
The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
Step-by-step guidance and tips for finding, interviewing, contracting and utilizing the skills of a grant writer
Calculate your net worth, evaluate your cash flow, and develop your strategies and tactics to take action
The Colorado Fire Commission is currently studying ways to better fund the state’s 340 fire departments
With new fire trucks approaching $1 million and volunteer ranks thinning, departments are leaning on online raffles and summer events for as much as 90 % of their budgets
A 2024 study urged Shakopee to hire 25 full-time firefighters, captains and chiefs and open a second station, but city leaders have yet to act
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents
Lake County officials said the change will cut the average workweek to 42 hours and boost health, morale and staffing
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
FDNY EMS officer and union vice president says separating EMS from the FDNY would close pay gaps, curb turnover and give medics the autonomy to modernize patient care
The North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company will revise policies for handling minors and require sensitivity training after Chief Peter Alt was filmed cursing at a youth during a call
Vine Grove FD lost an antique engine, a 3,000-gallon tanker and extensive supplies in the Hardin County blaze
Kristin Crowley’s legal claim says Bass ousted her and ran a “misinformation” campaign to shift blame for L.A.’s most destructive wildfire
Stone Harbor’s plan would promote four firefighters to captain and hire four more to staff four shifts, but volunteers warn the move could sideline their role
With only a handful of volunteers responding, Mocksville officials will end the volunteer program this month and ramp up daily staffing and training for full-time firefighters
San Diego Fire-Rescue is rolling out two new 600-gallon brush rigs and a Bell 412 EPX helicopter with a 375-gallon tank and night ops expected by late November
Tuscan Development’s gift will temporarily fund staffing at the Water Street Fire Station, easing Haverhill Fire Department’s ongoing budget strain
State and Buffalo Fire Department reports cite accountability lapses, interior ops failures, an untrained acting officer and delays in defensive ops in death of Firefighter Jason Arno
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
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