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.
Readiness across people, training, leadership and the future demands consistent, connected action at every level
Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire
Investigators say the former Stanley firefighters deleted critical safety files, erased hydrant maps and crippled emergency response systems
Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments,and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
Preparing for what’s next starts with what you do now
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
Firefighters are always on camera, and reputation rides on every response
When leaders model safe practices, invest in training and stay connected to the field, safety becomes a shared value across the ranks
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer’s plan includes a 4% across-the-board raise for firefighters to help recruit and retain staff amid hundreds of vacancies
Federal services are disrupted, flights face delays and hundreds of thousands of workers go unpaid as negotiations remain deadlocked
Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded apparatus and safety features
Following the defeat of Measure S, Santee funded a $2M interim station to boost coverage while officials seek money for a $21M permanent station
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue partnered with the Fire Safety Research Institute to run controlled burn experiments and conduct interviews, revealing gaps in training plans, policies and PPE education
The Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse was destroyed, leaving members to see if the apparatus is salvageable
To save $1M a year, the Folsom Fire Department will pull the engine at Station 38 and reassign crews, leaving an ambulance to operate from the station
How the various agency types differ across culture, budget and the mission to serve
Salisbury’s new firehouse replaces the 1956 station with three double bays, an engine and ladder company, and five integrated operations
The Mesa fire chief spotlights the department’s forward-thinking approach to health, safety, social services and more
The federal grant will help Rocklin expand fire staffing and prepare for a fourth station to meet growing emergency service demands
How determination, partnership and political will reshaped the relationship between local fire departments and the federal government
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
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
There are several ways to approach your recruitment efforts; which is the best option for your department?
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