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.
Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
Sharon McDonough, a 34-year veteran of Tucson’s Fire Department, rose through the ranks and leds key public safety initiative
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Following in the footsteps of a WWII commander who exemplified how to prioritize both the members and the mission
The Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Company stated the township supervisors dissolved the ambulance service due to a shortage of EMTs
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Every fire department, regardless of size or whether they are a career or volunteer organization, needs both written policies and procedures
Records show the chief performed intubation and administered IVs, while unlicensed, while his son conducted CPR and ventilation without a valid EMT license
Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the department faced a “critical decision” on its future after spending nearly $10,000 on recruitment in recent years
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
When an organization underreacts, it can give tacit permission for inappropriate behavior; overreacting can waste resources and even damage trust and morale
Why do so many female firefighters fail to support other women looking to join the ranks or promote within the department?
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
Milford Fire Chief Anthony Fabrizi spoke in support of legislation that seeks to regain some of what is spent training new firefighters if they leave the department
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
Someone needs to step up, but who takes that step will depend on your staffing
After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety
Firefighters from across the country, serving at all department types, share their fire station must-haves
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
How to navigate those critical early days of your tenure
Competency-based leadership prioritizes measurable skills, proven performance and the ability to inspire
Mountain Gate firefighters paused emergency response operations, citing safety concerns over faulty gear that fails to meet industry standards
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A new policy aims to curb sexual harassment claims, including a $350K settlement to former “Jersey Shore” star and EMT Angelina Pivarnick over alleged misconduct
The Chippewa Falls Fire & EMS Department is back to full strength, thanks to strategic hiring efforts, a voter-approved referendum and new incentives aimed at attracting firefighter/EMTs
Due to rising inflation and long wait times for delivery, the Great Bend Fire Department may not have had enough funds to purchase a new ladder truck by 2027
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
Naperville’s CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls
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