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Tag Archives: video
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
Long Island Firefighter Speaks Out for Marriage Equality (Video)
06-17-11 -- Mike Vissichelli, a volunteer firefighter from Locust Valley, Long Island, speaks out for marriage in a New York marriage video released June 9 by the Human Rights Campaign. Vissichelli is also President of FireFLAG, an advocacy group for gay and lesbian … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Diversity, equality, gay firefighters, inclusion, LGBT, video Categories: Media
After 29 years, firefighter says goodbye (WKOW)
05-18-11 -- After 29 years on the job, firefighter-paramedic Cindy Walters will be calling it a career with the Madison Fire Department. Walters spent her final day at Station 2, saying goodbye to her colleagues and retired firefighters who came back … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Community, Madison, retention, retirement, video, women Categories: Article
iWomen Video: A Day in the Life of a Firefighter
03-22-11 -- Have you ever dreamed of becoming a firefighter? Do you have what it takes? This must-see video from the International Association of Women Fire Fighters (iWomen) is motivational, inspirational, encouraging, and positive.
Posted by: natasha Tags: inclusion, iWomen, recruitment, retention, video Categories: Media, Tools
Take a Look: “Black Smoke, Black Skin” Film Trailer
01-12-11 -- The Vulcan Society formed to help end discrimination and segregation of African Americans in FDNY. “Black Smoke, Black Skin” is an upcoming documentary film that provides both a historic and current perspective on the struggle of Black firefighters at FDNY. … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: Diversity, inclusion, New York, News, Racism, video Categories: Media
