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.
After Fort Worth Chief Jim Davis resigned, his lawyer argued the firefighters’ union impeded safety fixes by resisting a NIOSH review
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
Following a nationwide search, Bass selected Deputy Chief Jaime Moore to lead a department under scrutiny for its wildfire response
The fire chief’s wife pleaded with city council to allow her husband to keep his position while living in another town
The village of Buffalo Grove has chosen not to appeal the full line-of-duty pension benefits awarded to Firefighter Kevin Hauber’s family
The councilman said the show exploits the trauma of the city’s residents
The union posted their concerns on social media and published an open letter suggesting possible solutions
Forming a new district brought some challenges, but officials said the impact on the community has been positive
A tie-breaker was needed to finalize the vote to cancel the city’s contract with a private ambulance service
A systematic approach that creates a “new normal” within the department is critical to firefighter commitment
Fire Chief Michael J. Lavoie recommended hiring a consultant to analyze the fire department’s practices and help develop a strategic plan
An unfortunate incident between agencies underscores the need to proactively work with outside agencies and build skills to mitigate conflict
The arbitrator said the lieutenant’s firing was unfair because three other medics involved in the incident were only suspended
A lawsuit filed by the city says the two logos are nearly identical
Bills proposed by state lawmakers would expand firefighting resources at the Department of Forestry and increase prescribed burns and forest thinning
Blocked hydrant incident highlights differences between public opinion and fire service best practices
The Plymouth Township Fire Rescue Tilbury 169 Station, just up the road from the diner, was unable to respond after closing in August
Fire service leaders must handle four leadership challenges to maintain an effective fire-based EMS program
The agencies are seeking support to create a ballot measure to approve the merger, which officials say would improve service
Use your familiarity, credibility and ability to speak in plain language to inform the public about the novel coronavirus and how to avoid infection
Thirteen firefighters and four sergeants were disciplined for the photo taken on New Year’s Eve
A visit to Sweetwater underscores the importance of valuing employees and customer service
The federal budget includes increased funding for AFG, SAFER and VFA, plus resources for the National Firefighter Registry and more
Fire officials say the levy would provide funds to hire more firefighters and paramedics, ensuring more consistent coverage
Rutland Fire Chief James Larsen, who had previously resigned as fire chief of Farmington in Minnesota, is accused of creating a hostile work environment
All sworn deputy sheriffs, emergency communications officers and firefighters will be designated in pay grades PS 1 through 26 according to their specialty, where PS stands for public safety
Part 1 – Recently retired PIO Mark Brady details his career and the industry changes that impacted the PIO position
Part 2 – Mark Brady shares timeless tips for PIOs and reflects on three critical fire incidents
Every fire officer has an incident that teaches the powerful lesson of humility
Santa Cruz firefighters say their wages are “well below mean” and seek to negotiate better pay raises
Police say the treasurer of the fire company’s relief association stole the funds through more than 100 cash withdrawals
