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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Tag Archives: cultural competencies
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
Reflecting on 2011
12-12-11 -- By Larry Sagen The end of the year is a time of reflection for me and for FIRE 20/20. One of our guiding principles is continuous learning. I find myself asking, “What new lessons did we … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Community, cultural competencies, Diversity, FIRE 20/20, firefighters, inclusion, Larry Sagen, values Categories: Article, Newsletter
Tip Sheet: Cultural Competence in the Firehouse and in Your Community
09-29-11 -- Cultural competence is the ability to effectively provide emergency services in cross-cultural situations. Cultural competence does not happen overnight; it is an ongoing learning process. Download pdf: FIRE 2020 Tip Sheet– Cultural Competency Below … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Community, cultural competencies, culture, Diversity, inclusion, Leadership, mentoring, retention Categories: Newsletter, Tools
Welcome to the New FIRE 20/20 Website
09-16-10 -- Welcome to the new and improved FIRE 20/20 website! Here you will find the latest news and updates about our programs, workshops, and services. To ensure that you never miss a thing from FIRE 20/20, please sign up to receive … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: consent decrees, cultural competencies, Diversity, FIRE 20/20, Fire Chiefs, fire service, firefighters, IAFC, IAFF, inclusion, Larry Sagen, Metro Chiefs, NFPA, recruitment, retention, Testing, US Fire Administration, VCOS, Vision 20/20, Volunteer Fire Departments Categories: FIRE 20/20
