Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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
Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
After months of self-reflection, Sacramento Firefighter Desmond Lewis has been working with department personnel to regain his position
We must expand our focus beyond being a functionally proficient firefighter to foster our intellectual, spiritual and creative sides
Latosha Clemons, Boynton Beach, Florida’s first Black female firefighter, alleges damage to her personal and professional reputation
Under liaison Kyle Lovell’s guidance, diversity training focused on the LGBTQ community has been provided for all 1,700 members of the fire department
The Los Angeles City Council voted to have the LAFD examine its procedures “for behavioral, discriminatory and retaliatory complaints”
East Hartford, Conn., Fire Chief John Oates encouraged chiefs to embrace several key strategies to lead successful fire departments into the future
Leaders must demonstrate by performance while illuminating a path to success for other members
A quick history lesson shows how we can welcome new members and honor our past
Some members will simply never have equal power to exercise control over others using the same hazing tactics
Following heated political debate, hundreds of people gathered at Fresno City Hall to see the raising of the Rainbow Pride flag supporting the LGBTQ+ community
A Newark firehouse was dedicated to David Lee Bolden, William Thomas Jr., and Shelton Harris Jr.
Syracuse Fire Department Lt. Tamica Barnett, 36, said she looks forward to setting an example for others
The program would focus on recruiting people of color and women to become firefighter-paramedics and supporting them financially while they complete the academic work necessary to qualify
The inspector general’s report found more than half of female employees and 87% of Black employees surveyed reported harassment or discrimination
Too many male firefighters are still not listening, especially when the message is coming from a woman
The Columbus Division of Fire program launched two years ago to provide more opportunities for women and people of color
An Asian man claimed the white fire captain said “I’m going to kill you and your kind of people”
The key to change may be the unique combination of recruitment practices, a validated placement exam, and a process of random selection
Dol Din alleges his path to becoming the city’s first Somali-American firefighter was derailed because of a racially hostile environment
The judge ruled that Rachel Mosby had no legal standing to sue because of a technical flaw with the initial complaint she filed with the federal EEOC
The New Britain police, fire and EMS departments are hoping to recruit more women and people of color through a free hiring workshop
The IAFC Public Statement Against Violence and Hate isn’t code; it’s a simple reminder of who we need to be as a fire service
An inside look at PGCFD’s unique program, plus what it’s like to be the department’s first female African-American chief
The firefighters’ organizations said they were not consulted before IAFF Local 22 announced the break with IAFF national leaders’ endorsement of Biden
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
The firefighter was attending a work-related training event during the altercation with a Black hotel employee that led to police being called
Firefighters organized a demonstration at Portland Firefighters Park where attendees also helped clean up the park
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