Linda Willing

Full list of Linda Willing results

• The internet is forever: Firefighters must be smart on social media

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  First responders can lose their jobs over inappropriate posts in seemingly private groups

• Why generalists are so well suited to the fire service

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  Fostering a learning environment at work means that no one gets to be an expert and stop at that

• ‘Fire in Paradise’: Documentary captures the first horrific hours of the Camp Fire

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  A Netflix documentary about the deadly blaze balances themes of loss with courage and fortitude

• Should there be 'device-free zones' in the station?

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  How to help younger generation firefighters improve their in-person communication skills

• How to care for wildland gear through proper cleaning and storage

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  Los Angeles County fire officials share tips for maintaining wildland PPE

• The impact of leadership on PTSD

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  Poorly trained or fearful leaders can nurture a culture of panic and dysfunction

• 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

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