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A Fist Full of Bugles: A Fire Chief’s Survival Guide
This invaluable resource by Fire Chief Scott A. Weninger (Retired) EFO, CFO, ExMPA, will lead you through down-to-earth and practical steps for achieving your fullest
Cooperative Efforts/Shared Services Feasibility Studies
One of the principal challenges emergency services organizations face is dealing with decreasing resources while, at the same time, trying to satisfy demands for new
Benchmarking for Improvement: ISO and ESCI Team Up
How do you demonstrate to the people and community you serve that you’re doing a good job? Do you have a clear, definitive method to
Planning Approaches: Operational and Financial Planning
In the first post in this Planning Approaches series, we explained the importance of planning in your fire-EMS agency and talked about the difference between master
Fire and EMS Planning Approaches and Alternatives
By: Lane Wintermute The old adage is: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” There is no shortage of planning tools available
Planning Approaches and Alternatives: Are You Planning Effectively for Your Organization’s Future?
In our last blog entry, Master Planning, Strategic Planning and Why You Need Both, we explained the importance of planning in your fire and EMS agency
Succession Planning for Fire and Rescue Organizations
Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), the consulting arm of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, is excited to offer Succession Management Programs to Fire and EMS Organizations One
ESCI Announces a New and Exciting Partnership with ISO
How Does Your Fire Department Compare? A Critical Service Delivery Assessment Tool for Fire DepartmentsBenchmarking: A critical service delivery assessment tool for fire departmentsMunicipal officials,
ESCI Presenting at Learning Lab at FRI 2017
The Learning Labs are located inside the IAFC Pavilion in exhibit hall and attendance is free. ESCI staff will present five, 30 minute topics.