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
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 >
Posted by: Michele Tags: African American Firefighters, historical society, history Categories: Article, Interview, Newsletter
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 >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Assistant Chief Reginald Freeman, Connecticut, Diversity, fire service, Hartford Fire Department, Leadership, mentoring, recruitment, retention Categories: Article, Interview, Newsletter
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 >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Diversity, FIRE 20/20, fire service, firefighter, mentor, mentoring, recruitment, retention Categories: Article, Guest Columnist, Newsletter
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 >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Categories: Article, Newsletter
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 >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Article, cultural competencies, Diversity, FIRE 20/20, inclusion, Partnering for Prevention, recruitment, retention, Tony Pini Awards, Webinars, workshop Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20
