Our Vision
FIRE 20/20 envisions a fire and emergency service that represents the multicultural communities it serves. Learn more about Who We Are and What We Do.
Recent News
- Building A Case for an Inclusive and Diverse Volunteer Fire Service Part 4 | Article
- Building A Case for an Inclusive and Diverse Volunteer Fire Service Part 3 | Article
- Building A Case for an Inclusive and Diverse Volunteer Fire Service Part 2 | Article
- Alphabet Soup | Article
- Benefits of Women Webinar Materials Page | FIRE 20/20
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Avondale Fire-Rescue experience with John Murphy was exceptional. His information was timely, and the role plays provide each participant an opportunity to test what they have learned in a real and practical way.
Fire Chief Ron Deadman, Avondale Fire-Rescue
Firefighters on Fire!
Firefighters on Fire! online diversity profiles feature firefighter role models for young women and people of color ages 15-25. The goal is to inform, inspire and enroll the next generation of qualified, inclusive, diverse and safety-conscious firefighters and first responders.
Our goal is to reach out to qualified, diverse potential candidates who have never considered firefighting as a career or volunteer opportunity. The two-minute profiles will reflect the powerful real-life stories of six, diverse firefighters; from growing-up in tough neighborhoods, to the challenges of being a single mother and a firefighter, to coming out as an LGBTQ member, to overcoming a variety of socioeconomic challenges. The featured profiles will share why these diverse and inclusive firefighters love the fire service, what inspired them to get involved, and what potential career and volunteer firefighters need to know to be successful today and in the future.
Why I Chose Fire™: Next Generation Volunteer Video
Reach-out and engage a new generation of volunteer firefighters and emergency responders!
Now you can cost-effectively increase the reach, impact, and most important the results of your recruitment campaign by integrating the FREE Why I Chose Fire: Next Generation video for volunteer fire and emergency services. Learn more
New: Partnering For Prevention Online Training Course
The FREE online program teaches fire and emergency services personnel how to effectively engage their multicultural communities in sustainable, cost-effective prevention partnerships that bring free resources and increased commitment from the community. Learn more..
Benefits of Women Webinar Materials Page
Many conversations about women in the fire service center around issues of ill-fitting PPE, lack of facilities, sexual harassment, and negative opinions about women and firefighting. This webinar will bring together several male chiefs, career and volunteer, to discuss their experiences and perspectives regarding the benefits of women serving in emergency services. The chiefs will offer a few "promising practices" related to recruiting and retaining female responders.
Follow the links below to download notes, materials and a recording of the Benefits of Women: Perspectives from Male Fire Service Leaders Webinar.