FIRE 20/20 News and Resources
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Tag Archives: communication
Tip Sheet: Interacting with Tribal Members and Native American Communities
11-14-11 -- Perhaps no other groups of people in our country have quite the rich history and culture as our indigenous populations. With customs and traditions as varied as the many lands they inhabit, there are communication nuances and customs … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: communication, Community, Diversity, FIRE 20/20, Native American, Tribal Categories: Newsletter, Tools
Increasing Prevention in Multicultural Communities
09-19-11 -- [This article was contributed by Rachel Myers.] In June, FIRE 20/20 was awarded a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to develop a national online training program called Partnering For Prevention. We are developing the program in partnership with the Renton, … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: communication, Community, Diversity, inclusion, Renton Categories: Article, Newsletter
Ten Commandments of Communicating With People Who Have Disabilities
07-15-11 -- Many people experience uncertainty about communicating with individuals who have disabilities. In the fire service, that uncertainty can lead to barriers in the administration of services. The tips presented in the best-selling training manual Ten Commandments of Communicating With People … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: communication, Community, Disability, Diversity, Tip Sheet Categories: Article
Adam’s Story: One Of The Few Deaf Firefighters In US (northescambia.com)
07-14-11 -- North Santa Rosa County firefighter Adam Bondurant has never really heard a call for help. Although deaf and a young man of few words, Adam has spoken volumes about being a volunteer firefighter and community service. “Grandpa, I’m going … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: communication, Deafness, Disability, Diversity, Hard of Hearing, inclusion, volunteer Categories: Article
New Feature: FIRE 20/20 Diversity Calendar
01-04-11 -- We are pleased to introduce a new feature on the FIRE 20/20 website this month– the Fire 20/20 Diversity Calendar. A comprehensive listing of cultural events, observances, and festivals, the Diversity Calendar aims to help inform and guide your Department’s … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: communication, Community, Diversity, inclusion, recruitment, retention, Tools Categories: FIRE 20/20
