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Tag Archives: communication
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
A Preview of Partnering For Prevention™
08-07-12 -- By Carol Remz, Ph.D. Want to learn how to more effectively address the different fire prevention and safety needs of your increasingly diverse customers despite severe budget constraints? In September, FIRE 20/20 in partnership with Fire Engineering … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: change, communication, Diversity, inclusion, Leadership, mentoring, Partnering for Prevention, Training Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Guest Columnist, Newsletter
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
