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 $285,000 2008 International tanker aims to cut response times and improve ISO ratings across Stephens County
Morgan County Commission approves paid position, salary, while incident command stays with volunteer departments
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Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit program
Tom Richardson: 1,715 members are on medical leave with COVID-19-related illness
Working from home is the new normal for support staff: Lifestyle, office setup and HIPAA are key factors for being productive and compliant in the home space
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
The bill guarantees that people in high-risk jobs who contract COVID-19 will be eligible for workers’ compensation without having to prove the infection was a direct result of their jobs
The chiefs requested a six-month ban in a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis
A personal tetrahedron can help firefighters maintain mental focus during the COVID-19 national emergency
News and expert analysis to help alleviate the top pandemic-related stressors
The East Fork Fire Protection District is one of Nevada’s largest combination fire and EMS agencies. Hear how their Battalion Chief led the department to integrate complex crew scheduling with human capital management and payroll in a unified cloud platform.
Two firefighters, including one who tested positive for COVID-19, said the suspension was unnecessary and will impact response times
Chief Bob Roper implores the fire service to plan now for how to manage the upcoming fire season amid the pandemic
The new state rule creates the assumption that first responders diagnosed with or quarantined for the disease were exposed while on duty
Fire Chief Harold Scoggins details the quick launch of the country’s first responder-focused testing facility
The COVID-19 “Heroes Fund” would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
Several local governments have implemented hazard pay and stipends for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic Task Force
The department said the firefighters and EMS providers, who were either exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19, are able to return to full duty
We don’t need short-term gratification; we need long-term attention focused on equipment and structure
Jim Brinkley, assistant to the general president for technical assistance and information resources at IAFF, said the count is likely higher due to underreporting
The city received backlash after a fire engine was temporarily taken out of service and a 10% wage cut for all city employee was discussed
State legislatures and feds follow governors’ lead for coronavirus response efforts
Officials are considering increasing pay for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Steps your department can take now to prevent disruption from sudden personnel or staffing changes
About 10% of the San Jose Fire Department’s staff were being monitored for exposure within a week of its first COVID-19 case
Officials said COVID-19 would complicate evacuation plans, and loss of staff due to the virus could impede wildfire response
The mayor of Watertown, N.Y. disagreed with the union’s argument that 24-hour shifts would mean less firefighters being exposed to the virus
The idea of hazard pay for COVID-19 first responders was floated last week by White House administration officials, and the firefighter community had an opinion
First responders in the state are urging lawmakers to pass the bill in order to ease the path to workers’ compensation
Two options include work-from-home dispatchers and using data to drive staffing decisions
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