FIRE 20/20 News and Resources
FIRE 20/20's monthly eNewsletter delivers inspiring articles, thought-provoking interviews and useful tools for Fire/EMS personnel, and those considering a career in the fire service. Topics are oriented around diversity recruitment and retention.
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Author Archives: Larry Sagen
Take a Look: “Black Smoke, Black Skin” Film Trailer
01-12-11 -- The Vulcan Society formed to help end discrimination and segregation of African Americans in FDNY. “Black Smoke, Black Skin” is an upcoming documentary film that provides both a historic and current perspective on the struggle of Black firefighters at FDNY. … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: Diversity, inclusion, New York, News, Racism, video Categories: Media
A Year-End Message From Larry Sagen
11-30-10 -- Dear Friends and Supporters, All of us at FIRE 20/20 are excited by the progress of our diversity initiatives this year and the reception we’ve received at all levels of fire and emergency services organizations. As always, we are grateful … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: change, Diversity, FIRE 20/20, inclusion, Larry Sagen, Leadership, recruitment, retention, workshop Categories: FIRE 20/20
Diversity, Inclusion, and the IAFF
11-10-10 -- Diversity in the fire service has been a polarizing issue since the 70s. Hiring and promotional practices were challenged, and in many cases, rightly so. Like other institutions at the time, the fire culture fought change. This resulted in the … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: Affirmative Action, change, Diversity, IAFF, inclusion, mentoring, recruitment, Union, women Categories: Newsletter
Welcome to the New FIRE 20/20 Website
09-16-10 -- Welcome to the new and improved FIRE 20/20 website! Here you will find the latest news and updates about our programs, workshops, and services. To ensure that you never miss a thing from FIRE 20/20, please sign up to receive … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: consent decrees, cultural competencies, Diversity, FIRE 20/20, Fire Chiefs, fire service, firefighters, IAFC, IAFF, inclusion, Larry Sagen, Metro Chiefs, NFPA, recruitment, retention, Testing, US Fire Administration, VCOS, Vision 20/20, Volunteer Fire Departments Categories: FIRE 20/20
New: Find FIRE 20/20 On Facebook!
09-15-10 -- You’ll now find FIRE 20/20 on Facebook. Please come by and visit our page. Once you become a fan of FIRE 20/20, you’ll be set to receive up-to-the-minute news and alerts, opportunities to participate in our workshops, and useful tips … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: discussions, Facebook, fans Categories: FIRE 20/20
