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Tag Archives: values
Reflecting on 2011
12-12-11 -- By Larry Sagen The end of the year is a time of reflection for me and for FIRE 20/20. One of our guiding principles is continuous learning. I find myself asking, “What new lessons did we … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Community, cultural competencies, Diversity, FIRE 20/20, firefighters, inclusion, Larry Sagen, values Categories: Article, Newsletter
Tony Pini Awards Presented to Four Winning Departments at FRI in Atlanta
09-17-11 -- On August 25, FIRE 20/20, along with the Tony Pini Award sponsors and partners, presented the first annual awards for diversity and inclusion in the fire service to Portsmouth, VA; Bainbridge Island, WA; Toronto Fire Services; and Fire Service Women … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Diversity, Leadership, Tony Pini Awards, values Categories: FIRE 20/20, Newsletter
Video: ’9/11 Happened to Us All’
08-12-11 -- A moving public service announcement from C.A.I.R, a national civil rights and advocacy organization. Muslim 9/11 first responders discuss their experiences and challenge anti-Islamic sentiment.
Posted by: natasha Tags: 9/11, Diversity, Muslim, New York, PSA, values Categories: Media
Kevin James: American Muslim firefighter in NYC
08-12-11 -- This clip from the film Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet, features Kevin James– a Muslim American firefighter, fire marshal, and a first responder on 9/11.
Posted by: natasha Tags: Community, culture, Diversity, Muslim, New York, values, video Categories: Media
A Culture of Inclusion Makes a Difference: An Interview With Seattle Firefighter Erina Queen
06-19-11 -- Erina Queen has been out since she was fifteen years old. In this interview, she discusses her experience as a lesbian woman in the Seattle Fire Department, and how her department’s culture of inclusion has contributed to her feeling accepted … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Diversity, gay firefighters, inclusion, LGBT, mentoring, retention, values, women Categories: Interview, Newsletter
