Where Did All the Bay Area Volunteer Firefighters Go?
As investments in Bay Area fire departments have grown in the wake of catastrophic fires around the region, several have opted to rely less on volunteer ranks that were once common.
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Report: LAFD Chief Warned Budget Cuts Would Hamper Response
In a memo, Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said a $7 million reduction in overtime variable staffing hours had severely limited the department’s capacity to respond…
Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Leveraging Technology for Efficient Firefighting Staffing
Host Eddie Buchanan and his guests dive into the innovative use of technology to enhance firefighting staffing.
Hannibal (MO) Fire Department Temporarily Closes Fire Station
The Hannibal Fire Department announced today that, effective December 12, 2024, Fire Station #2 in Huckleberry Park will temporarily close due to ongoing staffing shortages.…
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Canandaigua (NY) House Fire Kills 98-Year-Old Man; Firefighters Decry Staffing
A house fire on Jefferson Avenue and Niagara Street in Canandaigua killed 98-year-old Saverio Campagna.
Wichita Fire Union Accuses Mayor of Ordering Firefighter Layoffs
The Wichita firefighters' union has filed an ethics complaint against Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, alleging she directed the fire chief to lay off 45 firefighters.
Londonderry (NH) Fire Chief Steps Down, Citing Staffing Issues
The Londonderry (NH) fire chief told the town council that he is stepping down over issues with the fire department budget.
Tupelo (MS) Fire Department Faces Staffing Needs, Increased Overtime Issues
Fire Chief Brad Robinson said the department needs more firefighters and overtime for the more seasoned staff.
St. Paul (MN) Police, Fire Departments Contend with Staffing Issues
The fire department has been facing an increasing number of firefighters unable to work due to injuries.
IL Fire Department Contends with Increased Calls, Staffing Challenges
Decatur firefighters responded to 1,349 alarms in July, 200 more than July of last year, and there were 13 more fires in July compared to…
AFG, SAFER, USFA Reauthorization Bill Signed into Law
President Biden signed into law the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870), which reauthorizes the AFG and SAFER grant programs.
Taxing Your Resources and Limits
Taxpayer, strip mall, and supermarket fires aren’t your run-of-the-mill fires and present firefighters with a host of challenges.
