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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Diversity Recruitment Tip Sheet
04-16-12 -- By Larry Sagen In the real estate world the important theme is: location, location and location. In the world of diversity recruitment it is relationships, relationships and relationships! Here are a few guidelines to help you and your department to be more effective … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: diversity recruitment and retention, FIRE 20/20, fire service, multicultural communities Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Newsletter, Tools
Research Provides Powerful Insights about Inclusion, Diversity and Safety
04-11-12 -- By Larry Sagen In 2007, FIRE 20/20 completed the first diversity and safety study in the fire service. The Multicultural Safety & Health Research Program was funded through a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant with additional funds through IAFC. … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: diversity and safety study, FIRE 20/20, fire service, multicultural communities, Multicultural Safety & Health Research Program, research report Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Newsletter, Report
FEATURED SPONSOR
02-27-12 -- The board and staff of FIRE 20/20 wish to thank TenCate Protective Fabrics for their recent funding support of FIRE 20/20. “At TenCate, we understand that fire safety involves more than providing firefighters with the best quality protective fabric … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Diversity, FIRE 20/20, fire service, firefighters, safety, TenCate Protective Fabrics Categories: FIRE 20/20, Sponsors
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
