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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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  • African American Fire Fighters Historical Society

    02-20-12 -- LOOKING AT THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF DIVERSITY IN THE FIRE SERVICE - by Michèle Carbery   In acknowledgment and celebration of African American History Month, February 2012, FIRE 20/20 interviewed George Collins, founder of the African American Fire Fighters … Read More >

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  • MENTORING – A Powerful Path to Success

    01-13-12 --     An Interview with Reginald Freeman, Assistant Fire Chief / Deputy Director of Emergency Management at City of Hartford, CT., by Michèle Carbery.   Assistant Chief Reginald Freeman’s strong path to leadership in the fire service was identified by … Read More >

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  • MENTORING MOMENTS – Don’t Forget Your Helmet!

    01-13-12 --     By Fire Chief Hank Teran, Bainbridge Island, Washington State   The theme of FIRE 20/20’s January eNewsletter is Mentoring. Mentoring means different things to different people. It’s important to remember that mentoring is not about a program, but … Read More >

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  • TIP SHEET: Leaving an Inspired Legacy

    12-14-11 --     The following tips are based upon insights and concepts shared by Chief Debra Amesqua, a visionary leader and Fire Chief of Madison, Wisconsin for 16 years. Chief Amesqua was the first woman fire chief in the State of … Read More >

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  • FIRE 20/20 in Action

    12-13-11 --       Recruiting and Retaining Diversity Workshop   FIRE 20/20 is thankful to all the departments who support inclusivity and diversity in the fire service.   We’ve now trained 109 departments in the U.S. and Canada in our Recruiting … Read More >

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