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The Observer, La Grande, Ore.

Sept. 02--ENTERPRISE -- Mike Moore of Joseph was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with first-degree theft and theft by deception while serving as the secretary/treasurer of the Joseph Fire Department.

Moore had served on the department as a firefighter for four years and as secretary/treasurer for two, Fire Chief Tom Clevenger said.

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Peter Hegarty

The Oakland Tribune, Calif.

Sept. 02--Alameda city officials have placed Fire Chief Dave Kapler on administrative leave amid allegations that he inappropriately used the fire department's gas pumps to fuel his personal vehicles.

Kapler was placed on leave as of Thursday morning, Mayor Beverly Johnson said.

Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant offered no reason for pulling Kapler off duty when she announced her decision, Johnson said.

The mayor gave no other details about the move, saying it was a personnel issue.

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Kansas City's fire chief said he's concerned about a new public awareness program known as Safe Haven.

The public service announcement for Safe Haven will be hitting the airwaves soon, showing places a parent can leave a newborn child if they can't care for it. Signs went up this week at Leawood Firehouse No. 3 at 148th Street and Mission Road, telling the public that babies can only be left with staff.

"If it saves a life, it's a positive thing," said Leawood Chief Ben Florence.

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Christian Burkin

The Record, Stockton, Calif.

Aug. 27--STOCKTON -- San Joaquin County officials warned the city of Stockton on Thursday afternoon that its firefighters would be forbidden from working as paramedics after Wednesday if it had not reached an agreement with the county by then.

"You don't get to hang out a shingle and say 'I'm a paramedic and I'm going to work today,' " Emergency Medical Services Administrator Dan Burch said. "It's akin to having a driver's license: I might be able to drive a car perfectly fine, but the law says you have to have a license."

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David Rupkalvis

The Graham Leader, Texas

Newcastle Fire Chief Calvin Daigle will keep his job -- at least for now.

After a heated, three-hour meeting of the Young County Rural Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors on Monday, the board voted to issue a "final warning" to Daigle over a variety of allegations.

During the meeting, the board discussed four allegations:

The Newcastle Fire Department's bylaws were not in conjunction with the county fire department bylaws;

Daigle lied to the county board;

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Everyone reading this text belongs to an organization: In some case more than one organization. So that we will not diffuse our focus, let's all concentrate on the one type of organization where we have a common interest, the fire department.
 
As the member of a fire service organization, you will continually be subjected to the influences created by the three major elements of any organization. These are:
 

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Jeff Oliver

The Valley Independent, Monessen, Pa.

Aug. 25--WEBSTER -- The Rostraver Township commissioners may have voted to decertify the Rostraver Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, but the Webster-based department isn't going away without a fight.

The department's officers told a crowd of approximately 50 residents at an open meeting Tuesday night that they are looking for an attorney and promised to take legal action in an effort to stay in business.

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HOUSTON

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A longtime Arizona firefighter is taking the reins as the new Houston fire chief, Local 2 Investigates reported Tuesday.

The Houston Fire Department's top job is going to Terry Garrison, who spent most of his career as an assistant chief with the Phoenix Fire Department.

Garrison left that position to become fire chief in Oceanside, Calif., and then joined the Daisy Mountain, Ariz., fire department in March, moving into the interim chief's position earlier this month when that town's fire chief died.

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The Leader's Toolbox Podcast Author:  Dr. Richard B. ...

On this edition of "The Leader's Toolbox," host Dr. Richard B. Gasaway chats with FDNY Battalion Chief John Salka on the topic of company officer leadership.

John shares his wisdom based on his 30 years of experience in some of the busiest companies in New York City. John talks about essential qualities of leadership, how to develop future leaders and some of the mistakes that leaders make.

He also shares how his own career was impacted by good and bad role models and tips for our listeners on becoming a trusted leader.

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• First In, Last Out: Leadership Lessons from the New York Fire Department
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Gina Duwe

The Janesville Gazette, Wis.

Aug. 22--BRODHEAD -- Brodhead's embattled fire chief said he hopes to get all members of the city's divided fire department "on the same page."

The volunteers need to work together and accept the way he runs the department, Chief Jay Bohan said.

"I think after we get all this put to bed, I think it will be a much stronger organization, and we'll see who wants to be a part of it," he said.

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Leadership on The Line Podcast Author:  Burton Clark

Dr. Burton A. Clark talks with Professor Katsuhiko Sugimoto, MD, PhD, of the Kokushikan University, Tokyo, Japan; Assistant Fire Chief Rafael Sa'adah D.C. Fire and EMS; and Mansfield Fellow Mr. Leo Bosner, MSW, emergency management specialist as they share their experiences on the recent visit to Washington D.C. to learn about emergency medicine. The group visited with crews from D.C Fire and EMS and Howard University's level one trauma center .

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Donna Hales

Muskogee Phoenix, Okla.

Aug. 16--Muskogee firefighter Jeff Carlton Weldon has been terminated from his job after being charged with the theft of another firefighter's wallet.

"He doesn't work for the Muskogee Fire Department any longer -- that's all I can say about it," Muskogee Fire Chief Derek Tatum said Monday.

Weldon, 35, pleaded not guilty to taking firefighter Jeff Gullet's wallet. Bond was set at $2,500.

A court document states:

--The theft occurred July 31.

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DETROIT

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One of the six Detroit firefighter's injured in Friday's building fire has been upgraded from critical to fair condition at Detroit Receiving Hospital.

Eric Jurmo suffered injuries when a wall collapsed, trapping firefighters in the building located at Jefferson and Dickerson streets in Detroit.

Firefighter Brendan Milewski was also in fair condition at Detroit Receiving Hospital.

Brian Baulch was in serious condition at St. John Hospital.

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Christian Hill

The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.

Aug. 14--With a crucial election looming, Key Peninsula's fire department fired one firefighter and disciplined three other employees Friday in response to an incident at a conference in which an underage volunteer allegedly got drunk and flooded a hotel bathroom.

Tom Lique, chief of Fire District No. 16, had the support of most fire commissioners Friday as he terminated 20-year-old volunteer firefighter Tim Nelson for his part in the episode at a Wenatchee hotel in June.

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Every leader in history did not get there on their own. They all had help along the way. If it was a trusted advisor, a diligent worker or a dedicated staff, they all had some kind of help. What is important is how few leaders recognize the efforts of those around them. We have spoke at length about team building and finding good people and understanding their value. Then why is it so hard to say thank you?

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One of the great things about getting older is that after doing some things the wrong way a number of times you really can start  do things the right way...and seeing the results you want.  Leading companies, organizations and teams really comes down to providing guidance, inspiration and support for the people you have sworn to lead, care for and love.  Yes love. Think that's a soft thing?  Think again.  It's not.

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Over the last couple of years we have seen the effects of the economic turndown for sure. And if we are to believe the latest economic news, there may be more to come.   Most of us seem to follow the same old patterns of behavior, some of which defy common sense.  Think about it.

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SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.

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A fire chief who was recently fired has filed a lawsuit against the commissioners who voted to dismiss him.

According to Ryan Langley, the attorney for former Holly Springs Chief Lee Jeffcoat, the lawsuit deals with the whistle-blower action.

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The Union Leader (Manchester, NH)

 

GILMANTON -- A call firefighter with the town fire department faces a speeding charge in connection with a July 7 incident in which he is alleged to have nearly hit a vehicle with a fire engine while responding to a fire.

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Janel Davis; Staff

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Four-hundred-and-sixty people sat down for a two-hour entrance exam between Friday and Monday at Kennesaw State University in pursuit of five entry-level jobs with the Marietta Fire Department.

They were more than aspiring firefighters, though. They were economic indicators, and their strong number reveals a still-hurting economy.

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