Decatur AL Fire & Rescue

Part Two of AL Firefighter’s Appeal Hearing Kept from Public

The disciplinary appeal hearing for Kevin Jackson, a Decatur Fire & Rescue lieutenant who was demoted to bottom rank, continued behind closed doors.
Decatur AL Fire & Rescue

Decatur (AL) Fire Chief Learns of ‘Inappropriate’ Training Amid State Investigation

Decatur Fire & Rescue Chief Tracy Thornton said he would take appropriate action after learning of an "inappropriate" training exercise.
California firefighter suspended

CA Firefighter Suspended for Off-Duty Racist Remarks in Social Media Video

A video of an Alameda County firefighter directing racist comments to a driver during a heated exchange has been circulating on social media.
Fire service court lawyers

Podcast: Fire Service Court: Ethics, Policies, and Discipline

John K. Murphy, attorney and former deputy fire chief, discusses violations of fire department policies and disciplinary processes.
Discipline: A Key to Fireground Success

Discipline: A Key to Fireground Success

You are second due on a working house fire. Your department standard operating procedures (SOPs) indicate that you should stand by at a hydrant and await an order for water supply. 
To Discipline Is to Teach

To Discipline Is to Teach

Probably the biggest factor deterring fire service members from becoming leaders is the fear of disciplining a crew member.
Discipline at MD Fire Academy Warranted

Discipline at MD Fire Academy Warranted

An independent investigation into the Baltimore Fire Academy cheating scandal indicate that disciplinary actions are warranted against five academy employees cleared by a hearing board, according to a report.