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.
Live-burn drill lets Moffat volunteers complete Firefighter I skills on home turf
It’s essential to establish clear rules, expectations and training for all command functions
Two Montgomery County firefighters face malicious destruction and disorderly conduct charges after spraying engine water onto the field
Sometimes it takes a national emergency to force us to focus on personal finances
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the $3T aid package as soon as Friday
The families of first responders and other city workers who have died from COVID-19 will maintain health insurance coverage for 45 days
Extrapolated results from an economic impact survey of IAFC members found “draconian numbers” of potential layoffs and revenue loss
Chief jona olsson won the IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year Award in 2012
Focusing on positivity, communication and connection can help members feel supported
Reflecting on the Cuban Missile Crisis and how leaders can employ the lessons learned to manage a national emergency
The first responders were among 56 employees laid off or furloughed to save the city about $700,000 during the pandemic
Fire Chief Kevin Cooney and Deputy Chief Edward Rush discuss operational challenges, budgets, recruitment and other hurdles facing volunteer departments
Some Schenectady officials criticized the parade as a waste of resources, as dozens of first responders in the city face potential layoffs due to the pandemic
The presidents of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors strongly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s comments
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city has lost $7.4 billion during the pandemic and cuts including essential workers may be necessary
Lawmakers seek to remove barriers for families of fallen first responders who may otherwise be forced to prove work-related exposure
Lt. Demetrius Granado was injured while fighting a fire in 2016 and had to have his right hip replaced
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy said major cuts in both public safety and other departments will be necessary without federal aid
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced full-time, part-time and volunteer first responders will be eligible to receive stipends allocated from CARES Act funds
Four strategies to protect yourself from the unsavory results of consumer identity theft
Individual accomplishment serves the greater good of the entire crew
Atlanta Fire Capt. Danny Dwyer spoke publicly for the first time about his suspension, revealing that he has accepted a position with another department
Strategies the IC can employ to effectively coordinate resources and handle the growing list of tasks
Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander
Fire department incident command procedures should address initial actions, staffing and command transfer
Detailing the significant changes to the eligible items and activities under the FP&S grant
The chief’s most important decisions involve selecting and employing teams of leaders
The CARES Act Includes $200 million for eligible health providers to ensure connected care services for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Through the fire chief’s eyes: Navigating a pandemic to protect our people
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
The Clark County Fire Department says crews of those units are being reassigned to other areas
The request comes after Monroe County received $140 million in federal aid for COVID-19 response