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.
Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson is kicking off a new cadet program for students ages 14–19, offering hands-on fire and EMS training
A disabled veteran claims Boston’s new fire cadet program unlawfully sidesteps veterans on the civil service list, lowers academy standards
Budget constraints, staffing, apparatus procurement, and the electric vehicle transition
From biophilic design to cancer-risk reduction and sustainable construction, discover the trends shaping the next generation of fire stations
Leading-edge programs will be featured in FireRescue1’s Innovation Museum, part of CPSE’s Center for Innovation
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
Digital tools may streamline operations, but they risk eroding the face-to-face dialogue and trust that build strong firehouse culture and leadership
A Kansas City battalion chief said leaders failed to act after racist slurs, then retaliated with audits, a sudden transfer and a pulled promotion, despite his decorated service
The department’s former head of HR, says she was fired after pressing leaders to address pervasive misconduct, from on-duty drinking and unsafe behavior to mishandled sexual-harassment cases
From disconnected workflows to integrated data and HR solutions, OKC Fire transformed its systems to improve operational readiness and reduce administrative work
A district judge dismissed charges against two Montgomery County firefighters, finding insufficient evidence the soaked Montgomery Blair High School field was damaged
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
Former Cornersville Chief Matt Fox and his crew stepped down, citing administrative strain, burnout and funding challenges
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
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