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.
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
Greene County residents face potential insurance hikes following the unexplained closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
Jonpaul Seivane brings 17 years of leadership from Sacramento Metro Fire, with a strong focus on firefighter training, wellness and professional development
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
More than 150,000 firefighters have signed the Seatbelt Pledge, but we must do better
An “attaboy” photo of a burned home spotlights a lesson in fireground humility
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
Led by Chief Brian Moya, the department’s streamlined lateral hiring process is bringing in trained firefighters and helping reduce staffing gaps
Four Oakland councilmembers went through the proposed budget and found funding keeping the city from having to “brown out” firehouses on a rotating schedule
Bridging the gap between firehouse realities and top-level decisions through open dialogue
The Moores Mill Volunteer Fire Department has increased its number of volunteers and has more currently in training
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
A social media post intended to praise a Warren fire crew has drawn backlash for insensitivity toward the homeowner
A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en route to calls for service
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepared to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
Every time you let something slide — a late arrival, a sloppy report, a shortcut on the drill ground — you widen the plate and your department’s liability
House Bill 929 also directs fire departments to purchase gear free of hazardous chemicals and requires mental health monitoring of firefighters
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
Following a five-month test period, the Graham FD adopted the 48/96 schedule, ensuring crews stay rested and ready
Use these planning tools, prompts and ideas to support behavioral health in your department
A federal court ruled Atlantic City violated the firefighter’s religious rights by enforcing a beard ban, despite his support role and lack of fit testing
Records reveal deeper issues with a worn-out fleet, with more than half of engines operating past their recommended lifespan
As part of a restructuring plan, three Fort Myers Beach battalion chief positions will be cut, prompting warnings about leadership gaps on emergency scenes
You can disagree without disrespect, you can educate without condescending, and you can lead without knowing everything
Four common behavioral symptoms exhibited by firefighters suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder
As veteran crews retire, the next wave is looking for mentorship, so stop blaming and start training
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Bassi, who serves as CEO for the Center for Public Safety Excellence, shares the power of department accreditation and personal credentials, plus ‘AI for newbies’
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