Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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
The State Assembly approved a bill that would replace “fireman” and “policeman” with “firefighter” and “police officer”
Lt. Edward Alston, 79, died of prostate cancer; he became the first African-American firefighter to serve with the Marine Unit
Researchers studied the experiences of 30 female firefighters, and a majority of the women said they faced a double standard
America’s diverse population can make things complicated for the fire service, but addressing the issue prevents it from being a problem
Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May prompted discussion on how to increase fire department diversity after raising concerns
Confronting gender stereotypes to encourage women to see the fire service as a career option
The sluggish rate of progress threatens Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas’ push to double the number of women firefighters by 2020
“This is an important camp that ... exposes many of them to a career opportunity they may not have considered,” Mayor Kevin Faulconer said
The bill, which was recently passed by county council, replaced all references of “fireman” to “firefighter” in the code
Fire camps teach teenage girls the fire service is a valid career option and can bolster a diverse workforce
Terry Sue Allen was a member of the Anmoore Fire Department for over 40 years
Retired Captain Jeanette Woldseth was described as a “groundbreaker” who “paved the way for so many women”
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Kelly Seiferheld is Citrus County Fire Rescue’s first career female firefighter and says she feels like she found a second family
The small town, all-volunteer station elected Karen Bodine to be the next chief, who is also the youngest to ever be elected
Caroline Carpenter earned the highest overall combined score in tests that include ladder, hose and academic assessments
Lateral hiring, a consultant, a symposium and changing how interviews are handled were all suggestions on how to diversify the department
Trisha Wolford is the first woman to hold the assistant fire chief position at the Spokane Fire Department
Hannah Lindemuth said she was inspired to join the fire service after first responders helped her say goodbye to her dying father
Promoting recruitment and retention for diversity throughout the firefighter career lifecycle helps departments achieve success today and tomorrow
If departments want to promote diversity in the fire service, they have to do more to remove the barriers preventing women from becoming firefighters
A fire department is stronger when it understands its community and reflects the diversity of the community through improved recruitment
Fire service leaders explain why inclusivity creates a stronger department and counter a common area of contention in advocating for diversity
Capt. Phyllis Heitman will have served 30 years, seven months and nine days when she retires
Go beyond traditional recruiting efforts and focus on diversity when seeking volunteer firefighter recruits
A commitment to diversity and inclusion must be practiced and reaffirmed constantly in both behavior and underlying culture
Capt. Tonya Boyd, a 21-year veteran, will be the highest-ranking black woman in the department
To truly embrace diversity, fire service agencies need to implement change from the top down
A robust, multi-faceted recruitment strategy that celebrates diversity is essential to achieving sustainability in the fire service
L.A. County supervisors wore Wonder Woman headbands while supporting a motion to upgrade a fire station with female bathrooms and sleeping quarters
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