Saturday, May 17, 2008
San Diego Chief Resigns Over Budget Frustrations
Citing the city's financial challenges, Jeff Bowman announced he will be stepping down, effective June 30....
DHS, USFA Announce Outstanding Research Award Recipients
In a joint statement, George Foresman, under secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Preparedness Directorate, and Charlie Dickinson, acting U.S. fire administrator, have announced that four fire service executives will be recipients of the National Fire Academy's 2005 Annual Outstanding Research Awards...
Project Objectives Help You Work SMART-er
By John Linstrom
anagement by objectives, or MBO, is a technique by which a team identifies goals to be reached and then develops multiple objectives that, when fulfilled, will result in achieving the goals....
Trouble Tactics
By Jennifer Cornell
Departments already have the tools to handle their discipline emergencies....
It Depends
If there’s one thing I learned this week from Fire Chief’s seminar on legal issues chiefs and chief officers can and do face, it’s that most attorneys begin their responses to questions with, “It depends” ...
DHS Announces 10th Round of FPS Grants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the recipients of grants from the ninth round of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program...
Former Fitchburg Chief Dies Unexpectedly
Larry E. Huber, 50, of Cleveland, Wis., died unexpectedly on March 22 at his home...
FIRE Grant Application Period Deadline Approaching
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program office is reminding fire departments and non-affiliated emeregncy medical organizations that the FY2006 FIRE grant application period ends 5 p.m. EDT on April 7...
CFAI Changes Name, Keeps Mission
The Commission on Fire Accreditation International Inc. recently unveiled a new name. Following months of market analysis and board action, the corporation now will be known as the Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc....
Marietta Fire Chief Dies Suddenly
The southeast Ohio city of Marietta is in mourning after the sudden loss of its fire chief...
Kangas Ruling A Legacy to All Junior Volunteer Firefighters
Almost four years after the death of junior volunteer firefighter Christopher Kangas, a U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that Kangas is eligible to receive Public Safety Officers' Benefits...
DHS Announces 9th Round of FPS Grants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the recipients of grants from the ninth round of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program....
Fire School Set for First Weekend in June
The 16th annual Ark-La-Tex Area Fire School will be held June 2-4 in Queen City, Texas....
Richmond Fire Department Receives Governor’s Award
The Richmond (Va.) Fire Department has been named the recipient of the Governor’s 2005 Virginia Fire Services Award for Outstanding Fire Department Response....
Chicago Mayor Appoints Fire Commissioner to New Post
The City of Chicago has announced creation of a new post — that of chief emergency officer — and Mayor Richard M. Daley has named Chicago Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter to fill it...
DHS Announces FPS Grant Recipients
Grants totaling just over $5 million have been awarded to 34 national, state and local organizations in the eighth round of the DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grants...
FEMA Names Acting Deputy Director of Operations
FEMA Acting Director David Paulison today announced Deidre Lee as the agency's Acting Deputy Director of Operations....
Two Firefighters Receive National Medal of Valor
Two firefighters and three police officers today received the nation’s highest award recognizing heroic action performed above and beyond the call of duty by a public safety officer, the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor....
Taking the Heat
By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director
This past week I had the opportunity to attend a screening of "Taking the Heat: The First Women Firefighters of New York City." The TV program was produced by the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens and tells the story of those who fought to become the first women firefighters in FDNY in the late 1970s....
Firefighters Mark 'St. Baldrick's' Day
More than 90 firefighter teams from all over the country are expected to shave their heads this month to raise awareness of childhood cancer....
FEMA Pledges to Find Lodging for Displaced First Responders
Firefighters, police, and other New Orleans first responders and their families are scheduled to be moved March 1 from the cruise ships that have served as their emergency housing since Hurricane Katrina displaced them from their homes last August...
Well-Mannered
Transitioning from volunteer to career may not be easy for firefighters, but according to Deputy Chief Mike Jaffa, it just takes a little etiquette....
Uneasy Alliance
By Scott Lochard & Dan C. Olsen
Fire department mergers aim to make everyone's job easier and more efficient. But if the merger is mismanaged, serious conflicts can occur....
Contractors Place Immunity Under Fire
By Philip Stittleburg
It’s possible for a governmental entity to retain its immunity when contracting with private parties, but it is important to have a contract that clearly defines the duties of the respective parties....
So Sue Me
By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director
Chiefs and officers face any number of situations that could have legal ramifications. When should you call a lawyer about possible litigation? It depends....
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