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 Prince George’s County lieutenant is being held without bond and faces multiple charges
The Grand Blanc Township board reinstated Fire Chief Jamie Jent following controversy over fire department staffing and budget cuts raised before the Sept. 28 church attack
A separation agreement shows Fort Worth will pay outgoing Chief Jim Davis nearly $100K as he drops potential claims, including age discrimination and whistleblower allegations
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive
It’s time to get serious about long-term plans for navigating the pandemic
The city of Camden had decided earlier this year to eliminate 12 positions to make up for budget shortfalls
Despite the newness and unknown of the virus, IAFC leaders underscored it’s not that difficult to predict some of the near-term effects
The union said parts of the plan, including the decision to “brown out” one of the city’s fire stations, are “unsafe”
Simple principles to help firefighters navigate the unknown and care for their physical and mental health
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
The union said the elimination of one of the city’s apparatus will increase response times and should be postponed until after the crisis
Third package builds on emergency measures to address pandemic
The city will purchase more than three dozen new vehicles to upgrade its aging fleet
How fire/EMS can protect personnel physically and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
Personnel will instead be asked to wear masks and monitor for symptoms in order to prevent staffing shortages
During this national emergency, EMS needs to find qualified caregivers to help maintain field response capabilities
Fire service leaders share the measures to help minimize COVID-19 spread among members and their families
The CDC has posted NIOSH guidelines for extended use and limited reuse of N95 masks
As psychomotor testing sites close, the NREMT executive committee voted to allow for provisional certifications during the national emergency
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
COVID-19 presents many challenges, but also opportunities to shine, display our integrity and grow as a profession
The U.S. Fire Administration outlined how agencies can take advantage of FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program
Paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, deputies and dispatchers will receive a pay raise of up to 5% and bonuses of up to $4,000 as the county seeks to retain personnel
The bill would permit firefighters and police officers to retire after 20 years, but without health benefits
Following a grant application submission, hold a formal debrief on the process to consider how your team can improve future efforts
Every contribution of service matters to helping our country, community, neighborhood and family through this time of crisis and great need
The state’s auditor general said he wants to ensure volunteer agencies are receiving the maximum state aid
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday that a Brooklyn firefighter tested positive; shifts for firefighters and EMS have been modified in response to the outbreak
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
Develop a plan for recalling retired members and asking for community volunteers
The fire department is currently tracking the status of 46 who may have been exposed
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