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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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
Final Report: Recruiting and Retaining Diversity Pilot Program
01-03-11 -- The final report from our Recruting and Retaining Diversity in the Fire Service pilot program is now available for download. Funded by a $50,000 grant from the Motorola Foundation, the program enabled FIRE 20/20 to deliver eight, one-day and one, … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Diversity, FIRE 20/20, inclusion, Larry Sagen, Leadership, recruitment, retention, Tools, workshop Categories: FIRE 20/20, Report
Talking About: Mentoring
11-10-10 -- Mentoring is central to creating a diverse and inclusive fire service, and one of the key themes that we touch on in our Recruiting & Retaining Diversity in the Fire ServiceTM workshops. Below are some of the questions we ask … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Diversity, mentoring, Tools, workshop Categories: Tools
