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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Recruiting & Retaining Diversity Online Training Series Recording Links
02-26-13 -- Check It Out…Participate…Apply What You Learn… Download recordings of our Recruiting and Retaining Diversity ONLINE Training Sessions. If you are interested in downloading additional materials from the webinars please email your request to ff@fire2020.org. Entry-Level Testing: … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Diversity, Recording Links, Recruiting and Retaining Diversity ONLINE, recruitment, Tools, Webinars Categories: FIRE 20/20
Tip Sheet– Communicating with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
09-03-12 -- Click here to download a PDF copy of the tip sheet. People who are deaf and/or hard of hearing are a silent minority. According to Gallaudet Research Institute (GRI) it is estimated that for every 1,000 people … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Community, Diversity, Tip Sheet, Tools Categories: Article, FIRE 20/20, Newsletter, Tools
Tip Sheet: Blind Spots Around Diversity and How to Avoid Them
05-17-11 -- We all have blind spots, both physically and metaphorically, that prevent us from seeing the full picture. This applies not only to individuals but also to organizations. Only when we recognize that we have them and identify what they are … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: blindspots, change, Diversity, Leadership, recruitment, Tools Categories: Guest Columnist, Tools
New Tip Sheet: Mentoring
04-19-11 -- Mentoring is central to creating a diverse and inclusive fire service. Mentoring is not just a series of activities, it’s a value that becomes part of the culture of your department. It is one of the key themes that we … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: inclusion, mentoring, retention, Tools, values Categories: Tools
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
