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: multicultural communities
One of These Things Is Not Like the Other
05-12-13 -- By Kami Higa May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a month dedicated to celebrating people like ‘me’ – I am of Asian descent and I was born and raised in Hawaii. But my culture and … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Asian, community outreach, culture, Diversity, ethnicity, multicultural communities Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20
Be Part of Your Community
07-09-12 -- By Lori Wirth Among the most intractable challenges of community risk reduction is reaching out to those who have isolated themselves from the very resources that can make such a positive difference in maintaining health and safety. People in the … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: building relationships, City of Madison, community outreach, Diversity, multicultural communities, prevention Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Guest Columnist, Newsletter
Asian and Pacific Islander: A Personal Perspective
05-21-12 -- by Odessa Kawai I was raised on an island in a state known as the “Melting Pot”. Diversity is all around us. From birth we learn to appreciate all cultures. We celebrate everyone’s holidays and festivals. It … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Asian, Asian Firefighter Association, Chris Cabasa, Community, Diversity, multicultural communities, Norm Caba, Pacific- Islander Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Guest Columnist, Newsletter
Renton Fire & Emergency Service—The Heart of the Community
05-21-12 -- By Rachel Myers Each Sunday, devotees go to the Sikh temple Gurudwara Singh Sabha of Washington in Renton, where they hear scripture readings, participate in religious services and break bread together. On one Sunday in February, Renton … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Doug McDonald, Heart Month, multicultural communities, Partnering for Prevention, Renton Fire & Emergency services, sikh Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Guest Columnist, Newsletter
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
