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.
Lafayette, Witmer and Upper Leacock plan to share crews to ease the volunteer crunch, but the compact is paused for township review
KCFD faces a record $1.3M discrimination settlement, a bitter fight over firefighter Dominic Biscari’s fatal 2021 crash discipline, and scrutiny after two line-of-duty deaths
Time-card discrepancies at Bear Gulch led a BLM ranger to call Border Patrol, detaining two contract firefighters and sparking controversy over immigration enforcement during wildfire operations
Jeffery Henson, 57, lives with a genetic neurodegenerative disease and called the fire department more than 90 times in one month
When struggling to find the words, think about how you talk to fellow firefighters and focus on the basics
The Illinois Labor Relations Board upheld a decision that found City Hall didn’t respond in time to the union’s unfair labor practice accusations
Brian McDaniel retired after being diagnosed with prostate cancer and was previously denied workers compensation twice
Rice University conducted an in-depth analysis of 911 calls, determining fire trucks were responding to 25% of calls where an ambulance was required
Focusing on preparation, delivery and troubleshooting will help ensure a smooth and effective presentation
Show your firefighters that you haven’t forgotten them, their sacrifices or the love of the job
Now is the time to take action, before reduced revenues and budget cuts tighten their grip on the balance sheet
Kevin Leago is due about $60,000 in back pay for workdays he missed because of his illness and can seek treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Chief Chats focus on emerging issues; fire service leaders honored with prestigious awards
Fire departments need a new approach for recruiting and retaining Gen Z recruits
Bashoor underscores the need for fire chiefs to be more politically astute in order to best serve the community
The benefits were eliminated following the passage of a voter-approved ballot measure that replaced pensions with a 401(k)-style retirement plan
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DOJ officials said the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund will take steps to notify nearly 1,700 claimants of their unreduced payments by Sept. 11 of this year
EMS, police and fire personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store
A former IAFC president interviews the incoming president about his goals for the organization and hopes for the fire service
Seven tips for newly promoted chiefs looking to be successful in their new role
The goal is to illustrate how a 16-person crew allows firefighters to simultaneously attack the fire and start a rescue operation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order authorizing more seasonal firefighters to boost staffing on one-third of CAL FIRE’s 340 engines
The off-duty firefighters vacationing at Hampton Beach sprang into action to help two understaffed engines responding to the scene
Chiefs Butler and Yancey share their experiences and resources for navigating the early days of being a new chief
President Trump signed into law an extension of the Sept. 11 victim fund through 2092
Seven out of the 12 firefighters were also reassigned to other commands, including five FDNY members from the elite Rescue 3 in the Bronx’s Claremont section
Ex-firefighter Michael Halderman, whose father, grandfather and uncle all served as firefighters, sold an opioid painkiller to an informant working with Nassau County police
The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it
Volunteers cleaned the station, brought in an exterminator and treated the area with high temperatures to get rid of the bed bugs
It is an enlightening experience to visit with firefighters when traveling, whether across the country or around the world
It’s time to find your platform, build your fire chief political agenda, and lead your people and your organization through the maze
Sen. Rand Paul’s amendment would offset the costs of compensation by cutting other programs, including Medicaid
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