Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
The fetus-shaped figurine with a ribbon tied around its neck hung in the station kitchen for at least three days before it was reported
Flint Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons has served with the department for 21 years and is also Flint’s first female deputy chief
The ADA allows potential firefighters to be judged on what they can do, not on what others perceive their capabilities to be
Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
Spokane firefighters are under review after allowing a cat and its owner inside a fire truck and displaying a Pride flag, sparking debate over policy, inclusion and political expression
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
Key reasons diversity training misses the mark – and steps to make it worth the time
Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Does your department foster a culture of inclusion?
The division chief details how Cobb County Fire retooled its hiring process to better define department excellence and representation
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the importance of transparency and trust when stepping into a new leadership role
The Pittsburgh fire chief offers guidance for fixing the leadership troubles highlighted in the What Firefighters Want survey
The former Bedford firefighter alleges the harassment created a fear of “physical violence and/or sabotage”
Prioritizing DEI starts with mission alignment and leadership support
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This structured environment for presenting real-world scenarios fosters a space for critical thinking and healthy debate
Aldermen, residents criticized fire department leaders for not being at a meeting about race, discrimination and lawsuits in the department
Council petition seeks to cut the time spent in training in half, getting cadets into the academy faster
The HERo’s Girl’s Fire Camp in Solano County empowers young women to consider a career in fire, EMS
Make sure your department’s traditions, behaviors and practices aren’t putting a damper on member retention or recruitment
Syracuse Fire Chief Michael J. Monds looks back at being a firefighter and offers advice on leadership
How random sampling at the final stage of the hiring process impacted diversity among the ranks
Madison’s plan to recruit from “communities historically underrepresented” will not list applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
The HERo Girls Fire Camp empowers young women through hands-on experiences
Allingtown Firefighter Samantha Trayer brings her experience as a therapist to a more hands-on job
The low number of female firefighters has led the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire to use a more standardized, widely used physical exam
It’s important to connect with your fellow firefighters, get involved in training, and avoid silos
Officials say the 2023 class of probationary firefighters reflects increasing diversity in the department
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