Linda Willing

Full list of Linda Willing results

• Diffusing fire department battles: Cross-training is key for better understanding and empathy

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  Working side-by-side highlights that personal perceptions of others’ job duties can be limited and skewed

• Cultivate a ‘beginner’s mind’ for ongoing growth

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  Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft

• When is hazing OK? Never. Let me explain.

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  Some members will simply never have equal power to exercise control over others using the same hazing tactics

• Firefighter violence: Prevention involves awareness, support and treatment options

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  Fire departments are not immune from workplace violence, so we must develop meaningful support and treatment systems

• ‘Women get tired of breaking the glass’: Why female chief officers turn to lawsuits

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  Female chief officers show that harassment and discrimination know no rank

• The lost art of interacting with the public: Simple guidelines for firefighters

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  With skills, preparation and clear expectations, firefighters can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident

• Chain reactions: How stress and fear can impact decision-making

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  Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene

• The conflict challenge: Why do so many firefighters struggle with crew conflict?

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  Firefighters are naturally good problem-solvers but notoriously conflict-averse

• Why fire service TV shows matter: Reflecting diversity, authenticity and professionalism

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  TV can help to tell the story of the fire service as it really is – and as it could be

• Live to remote: 5 ways to make the training transition

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  Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms

• Superintendent Eriks Gabliks discusses the future of the National Fire Academy

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  Beyond updating the EFO program, Gabliks seeks to increase outreach and communication between the NFA and its partners communities

• Ending harassment in the fire service is everyone’s responsibility

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  Harassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two people

• Uncertainty begets anxiety: How unknown outcomes amplify firefighter stress

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  Training is a great way to give firefighters some agency over their work lives, ultimately helping reduce anxiety

• East Troublesome Fire: ‘15 years of experience in 1 night’

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  Colorado firefighters reflect on late-season wildfire that posed the ultimate challenge for the state’s limited resources

• The seatbelt paradox: Unbelted firefighters are still dying every year

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  Firefighters know better than most the value of seatbelts, so why do some still fail to buckle up?

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