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Vanleer volunteer fire department handbook for 2012

MTAS was asked to assist with the creation of a volunteer fire dept. handbook for the Town of Vanleer.

Wolf, Dennis
General
Fire--Manuals
Fire--Volunteer organizations
Public
05/21/2021
12/12/2011

Fire chief sample job descriptions

A collection of several sample job descriptions for the position of fire chief; includes job descriptions for fire chiefs of a volunteer fire department.

Wolf, Dennis
Job Description
Fire--Personnel
Fire--Administration
Fire--Volunteer organizations
Personnel--Classification
Public
05/21/2021
09/12/2013

Johnson City sanitation drivers turnover analysis

MTAS examined the turnover rate of sanitation drivers and made recommendations for reducing turnover.

Hardy, Pat
Rollins, Sharon
Report/Study
Solid waste--Personnel
Solid waste--Reports
Solid waste--Collection
Internal
04/8/2021
11/12/2015

Sample criminal background check policy

Tennessee Code Annotated 68-102-308 allows fire departments to conduct criminal background checks on both current and potential employees and volunteers, provided the department has a written policy in place.

Wolf, Dennis
General
Fire--Personnel
Personnel--Selection and recruitment
Personnel--Employment
Public
05/20/2021
06/25/2013

Fire chief is in the driver's seat

An article answering the question regarding the responsibility and scheduling of the Fire Chief's position in a fire department.

Wolf, Dennis
General
Fire--Personnel
Public
05/20/2021
09/13/2001

Comprehensive fire management overview: Gallaway, Tennessee

Gallaway requested a comprehensive management overview of the fire department. This report provides an outside perspective of the city's fire services and future needs.

Wolf, Dennis
Report/Study
Fire--Performance measurement
Performance measurement
Internal
05/20/2021
03/31/2014

Shelbyville fire department insurance service office audit report: UT-MTAS review

This study was conducted at the request of Chief Matt Doak, Fire Chief for the Shelbyville Fire Department. Information provided as a part of this study was drawn from an Insurance Service Office (ISO) audit report dated July 2017, through an in-person visit to the department, and interview with Fire Marshal Jason Richardson and Training Officer John Young conducted on March 22, 2019. The purpose of this study is to assist the department in evaluating and interpreting their ISO audit report and recommend actions that may assist the department improve their public protection classification in the future.

Cross, Steven
Report/Study
Fire service--Organization
Fire--Administration--Tennessee
Fire--Insurance ratings
Shelbyville (Tenn)
Public
03/22/2019
03/22/2019

At will employees

MTAS was asked whether city employees were at will employees or had a property right in their employment under the city's personnel policy.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Employment--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Dismissal
Personnel--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Public
07/20/2021
08/20/2009

Pedestrian crossing policies and guidelines

MTAS was asked to provide examples of policies and guidelines for mid-block pedestrian crossings.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Pedestrian areas
Traffic
Streets
Sidewalks
Public
04/29/2021
08/18/2016

Fire support specialist

A sample job description for a fire support specialist.

Wolf, Dennis
Job Description
Fire--Personnel
Personnel--Classification
Public
05/21/2021
04/24/2017
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