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Tag Archives: UK
Taunton firefighters raise the Rainbow Flag
06-16-11 -- Taunton, UK firefighters and regional fire chiefs raised the rainbow flag in support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members of the fire service, in recognition of International Day Against Homophobia (May 17, 2011). Read the original report … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: culture, Diversity, gay firefighters, inclusion, LGBT, UK Categories: Article, Media
Food For Thought about Promotional Testing
08-17-10 -- “When compared to how promotions are handled in the U.S., I believe that the UK’s system provides greater objectivity, consistency, and standardization across the departments. A firefighter or an officer in London wanting to join the fire department in Manchester, … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: Connecticut, London, New Britain, promotion, Testing, UK Categories: Newsletter
Facilitating Courageous Conversations about Racism, Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia
05-14-10 -- jona olsson (she uses all small letters for her name), the Fire Chief of the Latir Volunteer Fire Department in the unincorporated communities of El Rito, Latir and Sunshine Valley, north of Questa, New Mexico, has been a champion for … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: homophobia, Racism, sexism, transphobia, UK Categories: Newsletter
