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.
Lawmakers argue that a “consolidated market power” is impacting fire department readiness
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
The city of Pawtucket dismissed four firefighters and accepted the resignations of four more firefighters following an internal investigation into alleged criminal activity and violations of public trust
Firefighters assigned to Station 11 have responded to 599 overdoses compared to 36 structure fires through August of this year
Ewing firefighters look towards taking over fire protection from the private fire company at Trenton-Mercer Airport
Pelham firefighters held several demonstrations, including advancements in auto extrication, for its citizens
The Frelinghuysen Volunteer Fire Co. was established in 2022, but did not officially open until two years later
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on their next-level supervisor
We need a plan that standardizes our response. But how do we do that in the dynamic world of emergency services?
The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on the top chief
The Justice Department found Blacks disproportionately failed Durham’s firefighter test, blocking interviews, though the test wasn’t job-related
Whether you are applying for federal, state, local, private or nonprofit funds, know your project’s proposal inside and out
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
How to minimize scheduling strains and mission misalignment between the department’s shift-workers and administrative workforce
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Identify the neighborhood to maximize impact, assemble your team, and get into the community
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
A Decatur Fire & Rescue recruit school training video shows recruits facing a simulated injured patient inside a bathroom stall
A CAL FIRE employee had spent months as an inmate firefighter after a gross vehicular manslaughter conviction
The Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services Department is using a $1.3M referendum to improve its fleet and add equipment
Too many people are still dying in home fires despite the widespread availability of modern smoke alarms, plus their advanced features
CAL FIRE Local 2881 members started two years ago to get away from the current 72-hour schedule
Hurricane Helene is expected to bring storm conditions as far inland as Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana when it makes
Kansas City officials approved a record settlement of lawsuits alleging discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, age and abuse
Spokane Fire Department Chief Julie O’Berg said cutting the 2024 class saved approximately $750K
Bloomington Deputy Chief Carl Reeb said requiring applicants to have the state-issued paramedic license was one of the biggest recruitment barriers
Richland’s new fire station includes dedicated office space for police officers
The East Cleveland firefighters union’s GoFundMe post stated they were unable to receive the new fire engine and the current one is “beyond repair”
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Two former chiefs in the prevention bureau allegedly solicited and accepted bribes from at least 2021 through 2023
It’s a two-way street; HR professionals should do more to understand the industry and fire leaders should better explain the needs of members
A station captain later told investigators that Firefighter Carlon had voiced concerns his harasser would one day shoot and kill him.
