Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Durham will no longer pay a settlement for a firefighter hiring test deemed unfair to Black applicants after the Department of Justice dropped its civil rights case against the city
After firing 200 probationary employees this weekend, FEMA was directed “to make a list” of anyone who worked on climate or equity
The policies presented to potential candidates define your philosophy and values with respect to diversity and hiring decisions
A new employee survey accuses St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large of making sexist, racist and homophobic remarks
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The U.S. Forest Service and four historically Black colleges and universities have partnered for recruitment among students of color
Detailing the factors that create division between upper and lower management – and how we can learn to balance diverse perspectives and competing priorities
The Rochester plan includes creating an EMS division and building a new station
Board members rejected calls by female and minority crewmembers to look outside the agency for a more diverse candidate pool
Out of 15,250 total applications the city received, only about 4,971 applicants were invited to take the exam
Sacramento Firefighter Waris Gildersleeve alleges that his colleagues tried to sabotage his career with damaged or old training resources, which led to injury
The department must implement a plan to hire more women and non-white firefighters and upgrade stations to accommodate women’s privacy
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends will work with the Metro Chiefs on the project to advance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
A nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters connects with the community and mentors potential firefighters
FDNY said 41% of its 2021 probationary class identified as people of color, but it can take up to six years for an applicant to be called
Fire Union Vice President Mike Salsgiver also criticized Fire Chief Graham Archer but said bargaining sessions with Swampscott have been productive
A Rochester firefighter is seeking $4M in damages from the city after accusing his captain of forcing him and two junior FFs to attend a racist event
Can you recognize the core values that existed within you long before becoming a firefighter?
The diversity, equity and inclusion-focused report recommends actions fire departments can take to improve recruitment and retention
The court will reconvene on July 13 to determine which departments may be released next
A judge found that minority representation increased, but some current and retired Black firefighters said their numbers continued to dwindle
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Metro Chiefs are taking members where they NEED to be, whether they want to or knew they could get there
The city’s second Black firefighter, David Taylor, described Erwin as a “great firefighter but an even greater human being”
Still far short of a goal of 45% minority representation, veteran and retired Black members fear that upcoming retirements will further reduce the numbers
Corey Boykins said that the diversity officer at the time only added to the mistreatments that took a toll on his mental health
Vancouver Fire Station 2 includes Captain Heidi Parr and Firefighters Melissa Anthony and Hannah Nelson
Former Kennewick Fire Chief Vince Beasley says he was fired because he protested the city’s discriminatory practices
True DEI efforts must be intentional and prioritized, and create opportunities for all people to join the fire service family
A new lactation policy and a change in shift options were among initiatives proposed to Santa Fe’s Community Health and Safety Task Force to address the FD’s diversity issues
Dayton FD officials say new, enhanced and ongoing initiatives to reach minorities and women seem to be working
Dwayne Taylor, a third-generation city firefighter, credited his grandfather for breaking boundaries in the city
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