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.
A crash in Boyne City killed one person and led to the suspension of a firefighter who was driving a personal vehicle to a call
Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
Santa Monica’s new Advanced Provider Unit pairs a nurse practitioner with a firefighter/paramedic, freeing ambulances for critical emergencies and reducing unnecessary transports
A Clay County judge revoked the probation of a longtime Kansas City firefighter, citing repeated violations tied to a felony DWI case
With two aging bridges now restricted to 10 tons, Keene firefighters say apparatus will have a minute or more added to their response times
It’s time to think about how you want to make your mark on the fire service
City officials are planning a major renovation of Tumwater’s T2 fire station to expand space, add dorms and bays and better support fire and EMS staffing
Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours
For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
Survey reveals five training gaps that continue to rise to the surface
Data from the Firefighter Rescue Survey shows how often victims suffer smoke inhalation and why rapid Cyanokit use can dramatically improve rescue outcomes
A data-driven accreditation model helps departments move beyond emotion-based appeals, aligning staffing, planning and resource decisions with community needs
How a structured collaboration model, anchored by an annual retreat, reshaped relationships and improved organizational performance
A multi-agency partnership transformed a trail access challenge into a rapid-response system built around e-bikes and coordinated mapping
The department’s Proposal for Staff Action program creates a structured, transparent way for members to share ideas
Grand Blanc Township trustees voted to add a full-time firefighter as fire officials cite safety concerns following a deadly church shooting and fire
A standoff with a suicidal man stranded thousands of drivers, prompting safety concerns and criticism over traffic management
Philadelphia Fire Department’s second-highest-ranking official has been demoted amid probes, as the city faces scrutiny for withholding records
San Jose’s auditor is calling for stricter policies on drug storage, inventory checks and handoffs for controlled substances used on medical calls
Understanding the culture, conflict and community expectations associated with firefighter risk-taking
Medical experts say the disease risk from a Baltimore County paramedic’s alleged contamination of co-workers’ food and items is minimal, but firefighters report significant anxiety and uncertainty
Assistant Chief (ret.) Jo-Ann Lorber underscores the power the delegation amid the expanding expectations of the fire chief
Starting in July 2026, Carmel firefighters will shift to a 48/96 schedule, a move leaders say could improve sleep, recovery and work-life balance
St. Paul Fire Department’s long-shuttered Station 3 has reopened after a $3 million overhaul
Lessons from a foam replacement failure reshaped my approach to fire department change
Serving as a chief’s aide provides aspiring officers with hands-on experience and a unique perspective on fire department operations
The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District’s team structure challenges the long-standing hierarchy of fire service leadership
A call for fire service leaders to move beyond response metrics and prove their value through prevention, community trust and measurable risk reduction
Rock Falls and two fire officials are asking a judge to pause enforcement of the judgment awarded to the family of Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos
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