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.
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue fire chief reflects on his first year at the department
Botetourt County will pay volunteer firefighters $5 to $20 per call, with additional bonuses to support and grow its volunteer force
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting
Long before the badge or bugles, it’s the senior leader who sets the direction
Get the tools you need to identify and secure funding sources
As West End Fire & Rescue celebrates 100 years of service, the once modest company began with a hand-me-down 1917 fire engine
The Aurora firefighters used a spotlight on a marked patrol car and forced the officer to swerve, leading to disciplinary action and transfers
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
As call volumes surge and volunteer numbers decline, rural Yolo County fire chiefs warn of a breaking point for their departments
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
Mastering post-award grant management enhances department operations and strengthens future funding opportunities
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being
Fire/EMS Software
How streamlining checks and inventory management reduces costs and enhances efficiency
Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
Spokane firefighters are under review after allowing a cat and its owner inside a fire truck and displaying a Pride flag, sparking debate over policy, inclusion and political expression
The Stratford firefighters’ union says members were unjustly fired while recovering from injuries, while town officials cite a lack of return-to-work timelines
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of a firefighter over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use
Facing a nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters, departments like Botetourt County are using camps, community outreach and flexible roles to raise awareness and inspire new recruits
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
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