Linda Willing

Full list of Linda Willing results

• The future of the fire service: Hiring for character

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  Dig deeper with interview questions that reveal how a candidate will shape the fire service values and culture in years to come

• A faded lesson from 9/11

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  When we say, "Never forget," we need to remember, and live the too-soon-forgotten aftereffects of the Sept. 11 attacks

• Firefighter sleep: 7 ways to improve your crews' sleep and safety

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  With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well rested

• 'Just doing what we’re supposed to do': Fire department helps refugees

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  How one N.M. fire department handled its sudden involvement in the southern border immigration crisis

• 'Ride with your eyes': Envision the path for fire department change

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  Achieving a vision requires the ability to see in both the short and long term

• 3 keys to enhancing PowerPoint programs for fire service professionals

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  Focusing on preparation, delivery and troubleshooting will help ensure a smooth and effective presentation

• Social media training: Getting firefighters to take it seriously

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  Combat hurdles to social media training by focusing on the right topics

• Fire academy life for a young woman looking toward a career as a firefighter/paramedic

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  Brooke DeLeon was the only woman in her 21-member recruit class

• How firefighters should handle First Amendment audits

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  Training on these scenarios can help firefighters avoid making a bad decision in the heat of the moment

• Getting back to life: Retreats focus on stress relief and recovery

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  First Responder Support Network offer educational treatment programs aimed at recovery from the stress of critical incidents

• 9 sources of firefighter stress

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  Firefighting was crowned most-stressful job; understanding what makes it so is key to reducing that stress

• Bridgeport Fire Department offers second chances to firefighters with criminal records

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  Program seeks to represent the full diversity of the community while giving qualified applicants a good job opportunity

• Alabama tornadoes: Lessons learned from response efforts

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  Lee County, Alabama, emergency management director addresses how fire departments can prepare for the increased severity of tornado events

• Finding adaptive solutions: Birmingham C.A.R.E.S. treats “frequent fliers”

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  Birmingham community paramedicine program identifies individuals with needs in order to reduce unnecessary future calls taxing the system

• Properly fitting gear promotes safety and equality

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  Departments should proactively check with members about gear fit, not expect firefighters to complain when it doesn’t

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