Fire fighters urge Congress to move quickly to pass HEROES Act to protect them and shore up public safety

WASHINGTON, DC – With state and local governments straining under the weight of COVID-19, public safety budgets are under direc…

Fire fighters urge Congress to move quickly to pass HEROES Act to protect them and shore up public safety

WASHINGTON, DC – With state and local governments straining under the weight of COVID-19, public safety budgets are under direc…

In recognition of the economic hardships facing local jurisdictions and fire departments across the country as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf waived the cost-share, po…

On May 12, Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) introduced the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800). The bill is the House Democrats’ proposal to respond to the response and recovery needs arising from the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The House is expected to consider …

On May 12, Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) introduced the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800). The bill is the House Democrats’ proposal to respond to the response and recovery needs arising from the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The House is expected to consider …

Chantilly, Va. – In the middle of a pandemic that has taken the lives of 26 firefighters, the nation is losing more firefighters. COVID-19 related budget cuts — in communities large and small – have resulted in the layoff or furlough of at least 935 f…

Expectations memos can be a handy tool in building high performing teams and productive employees. Unfortunately, like most tools in a supervisor’s toolbox, these memos can cause more harm than good. In this article, I will discuss the proper use of ex…

Fire departments are not businesses, but we don’t have to look far to find examples of private sector management practices adopted into the fire service. Perhaps the most well-known example is Alan Brunacini embracing the concept of customer service an…

Recently, I decided to explore where my husband and I are spending our money. Employing the power of an excel spreadsheet, I meticulously went through the last two months of credit card transactions. This act was inspired from a bit of a competitive ch…

Indianapolis, Indiana, May 5, 2020 — Does your fire department need more volunteers? Would your department like more community support and visibility? Can your volunteer or combination fire department use assistance with its recruitment and retention …