Linda Willing

Linda Willing is a retired career fire officer and currently works with emergency services agencies and other organizations on issues of leadership development, decision making, and diversity management through her company, RealWorld Training and Consulting. She is also an adjunct instructor and curriculum advisor with the National Fire Academy. Linda is the author of On the Line: Women Firefighters Tell Their Stories. She has a bachelor’s degree in American studies, a master’s degree in organization development and is a certified mediator. Linda is a member of the FireRescue1/Fire Chief Editorial Advisory Board. To contact Linda, e-mail Linda.Willing@FireRescue1.com.
Full list of Linda Willing results
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The internet is forever: Firefighters must be smart on social media
–First responders can lose their jobs over inappropriate posts in seemingly private groups
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Why generalists are so well suited to the fire service
– 1Fostering a learning environment at work means that no one gets to be an expert and stop at that
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‘Fire in Paradise’: Documentary captures the first horrific hours of the Camp Fire
–A Netflix documentary about the deadly blaze balances themes of loss with courage and fortitude
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Should there be 'device-free zones' in the station?
–How to help younger generation firefighters improve their in-person communication skills
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How to care for wildland gear through proper cleaning and storage
–Los Angeles County fire officials share tips for maintaining wildland PPE
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The impact of leadership on PTSD
–Poorly trained or fearful leaders can nurture a culture of panic and dysfunction
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The future of the fire service: Hiring for character
–Dig deeper with interview questions that reveal how a candidate will shape the fire service values and culture in years to come
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A faded lesson from 9/11
–When we say, "Never forget," we need to remember, and live the too-soon-forgotten aftereffects of the Sept. 11 attacks
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Firefighter sleep: 7 ways to improve your crews' sleep and safety
–With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well rested
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'Just doing what we’re supposed to do': Fire department helps refugees
– 2How one N.M. fire department handled its sudden involvement in the southern border immigration crisis
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'Ride with your eyes': Envision the path for fire department change
–Achieving a vision requires the ability to see in both the short and long term
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3 keys to enhancing PowerPoint programs for fire service professionals
–Focusing on preparation, delivery and troubleshooting will help ensure a smooth and effective presentation
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Social media training: Getting firefighters to take it seriously
–Combat hurdles to social media training by focusing on the right topics
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Fire academy life for a young woman looking toward a career as a firefighter/paramedic
–Brooke DeLeon was the only woman in her 21-member recruit class
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How firefighters should handle First Amendment audits
–Training on these scenarios can help firefighters avoid making a bad decision in the heat of the moment
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