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.
President Freddy Escobar alleges Mayor Karen Bass retaliated after he publicly said LAFD was underfunded during January’s Palisades fire
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
From enhanced focus on cancer prevention to managing medication shortages, fire service leaders weigh in on 2020 fire and EMS trends
The investigation found that the deputy marshal shared a pornographic video with town staff while on the job
Fire Chief Randall B. Slaughter said it is the highest pay raise for Atlanta firefighters he has seen in his career
The change removes male-specific terminology and refers instead to “firefighters”
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An appellate court will decide whether full line-of-duty death pension benefits will be awarded to the family of Firefighter Kevin Hauber
The New York union says the 14 firefighters who were laid off were not determined by seniority and were divided into two lists based on Spanish-speaking ability
An arbitrator ordered that staffing at the New York department must increase from six firefighters per shift to nine
The city’s mayor said options include opting out of EMS services or cutting other services unless changes to funding or the county EMS system are made
The firefighters asked the city council about the details of their suspensions but the council said it had no role in the decision
The city’s mayor still may veto the decision and seek to enforce the eight-hour shift schedule that union members say is detrimental
Unprecedented wildfires have taxed California firefighters and the state’s budget as overtime increased by over half in the last decade
Fire official disputes Ind. city’s claims of cost savings in controversial firefighter shift changes
East Chicago’s mayor and fire chief said similar changes were successful in Washington D.C., but a D.C. fire official said this claim was inaccurate
The services called for reductions in education, training and certification requirements as they face volunteer shortages
Start by developing these three national and local relationships, which are essential to the fire service
Austin firefighters’ union representatives said harassment complaints were minimized or “swept under the rug”
Koch Fertilizer gave $6,000 to the fire department and $4,000 to the emergency management department local to one of its Oklahoma locations
The department plans to provide nontransport advanced life support in anticipation that their county’s ambulances will be taxed responding to the next county over
Making tough decisions – and pushing for change – is your responsibility, even when it doesn’t win you any fans
Effectively reducing the risks facing your department and your personnel requires embracing this unique role
Chief Jason Caughey shares ideas for cost-effective realistic training
Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale replaces former Chief Roderick Williams, who resigned after the EEOC found he discriminated against a female assistant chief
Heated disagreements between fire and municipal officials have left a proposed consolidation plan in limbo
The department staffs three mechanics and hopes to hire a fourth with funds earned through the program
Council members have cited financial concerns as a reason for delays
Four simple tests can help you determine if your decisions uphold or dishonor the badge
Volunteer firefighters protested the dissolution of their department last spring by locking themselves in the fire station
A Mississippi firefighter who was disciplined and later resigned after hanging a noose in his locker says he didn’t have racist intentions
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Chief Ed Rush underscores the importance of focusing on simple and relevant drills
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