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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Category Archives: Article
One of These Things Is Not Like the Other
05-12-13 -- By Kami Higa May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a month dedicated to celebrating people like ‘me’ – I am of Asian descent and I was born and raised in Hawaii. But my culture and … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Asian, community outreach, culture, Diversity, ethnicity, multicultural communities Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20
The importance of Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
05-12-13 -- Effectively Recruiting in Asian Communities I often hear fire departments talk about their difficulty recruiting Asian firefighters. Five years ago I spoke at the Metro Chiefs Conference and had the opportunity to ‘break bread’ with the fire chief … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Asian Community, Diversity, Enewsletter, Recruiting Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Newsletter
Language Barriers: Whose Problem Is It And What’s The Solution
04-01-13 -- By Larry Sagen Our country’s demographics are changing in urban, suburban and rural communities. Language and communications-related issues impact first responders ability to do their jobs in both emergency and non-emergency situations. FIRE 20/20’s Multicultural Health & Safety Research … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: communi, Community Partnership, Cross-cultural Communication, language barriers, Partnering for Prevention, resources Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Newsletter
Language is more than a voice
03-29-13 -- By Odessa Kawai and Kami Higa Cross-cultural communication is a daily part of my life. My family consists of many different cultures; Hawaiian, Chinese, Okinawan, Portuguese, Puerto Rican and Apache Indian. The person I am talking to and the … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: communication, Cross-cultural Communication, language barriers, nonverbal communication, partnering Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Newsletter
THEN AND NOW: WOMEN IN THE FIRE SERVICE
03-11-13 -- By Ali Warren I became a firefighter on October 11, 2005. I was sixteen years old and had no idea who I was yet. After years of silence and struggle I eventually found my voice. I love to talk … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: minority, stories of women in the fire service, women, Women in fire service, Women leaders in the Fire Service Categories: Article, Guest Columnist, Interview, Newsletter
