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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Recent News
A Fire Station Ally
06-17-13 -- By Brett Dunckel, Broward Sheriff’s Office, Department of Fire Rescue “Straight but not narrow.” was a quote I once read on a protest sign at a rally against the National Organization for Marriage. NOM had set out that summer … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Allies, equality, LGBT Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20
What I Learned from My Brother
06-17-13 -- Written by Will Coker, Tualatin Valley Fire Fighters Union Local 1660 My brother Kenny is one heck of man. As kids, he supported me, protected me (and sometimes tormented me). Kenny is also a gay, black man. Since … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: change, cultural competencies, culture, Diversity, gay firefighters, inclusion, LGBT, LGBTQ, mentoring Categories: Article, Guest Columnist, Newsletter
Female Firefighters Speak Out On Sexual Abuse
06-07-13 -- A report on women firefighters speaking out about their experiences with sexual abuse and what it’s like to be a woman in a firehouse from WUSA9. Featuring Ali Warren, author of Where Hope Lives and Lieutenant Angela Hughes … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: iWomen, stories of women in the fire service, women Categories: FIRE 20/20, Media
Colorado Springs Fire Explorer Program
06-06-13 -- Know anyone who is thinking about a career in the Fire Service? The Colorado Springs Fire Explorer Program invites you to to join their College/Career Night on Thursday, June 20, 2013. This event is sponsored by … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Categories: FIRE 20/20
Dual Enrollment Program Webinar Materials
05-22-13 -- Follow the links below to download a copy of the recorded Dual Enrollment Program Webinar, notes and material from the webinar. Dual Enrollment Programs: Educating the Next Generation Recording Link Learn more about Dual Enrollment … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Recruiting and Retaining Diversity ONLINE, resourses, webinar Categories: FIRE 20/20, Webinar
