Generational Differences
The FireRescue1 Generational Differences resource page offers a variety of news, podcasts and expert analysis that can help older generations learn how best to communicate with tech-savvy younger members, while also helping the young members learn how to share newer technologies or tactics with confidence.
The IPSDI CEO argues that labeling firefighters by arbitrary birth years is unfair, too convenient and shortchanges the conversation around individuality
Recognizing the differences among the many generations in the fire service can help identify skills and talents to improve team dynamics
Leadership
Detailing the factors that create division between upper and lower management – and how we can learn to balance diverse perspectives and competing priorities
Understanding the unique motivations and value sets that will help millennials succeed as leaders
Resorting to generational biases prevents leaders from connecting with members and building their trust
Four strategies to develop younger members so they can effectively lead the fire service into the future
Chief Trisha Wolford tackles differences between learning styles, deference to authority and why millennials get a bad rap
How months of civil unrest forced the fire service to build new community relationships, fight for access, step up communication and protect its members
Leadership
Chiefs Bashoor and Bruegman discuss a recent white paper that outlines 8 critical factors facing the fire service
5 ways to mentor rookies of all ages and teach them the love of the job
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Chief Jason Caughey about the unique challenges facing the volunteer fire service and managing many generations among volunteers
How to move past annoyance and embrace the questions
Leadership
Fire service leaders need to lead the way forward with social, technological and financial adaptations
Diversity
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Linda Willing about diversity, challenges facing women in the fire service, generational differences and mentoring the next generation
It will take a unique mix of leadership, external communications and technological solutions to reverse the downward trend in volunteerism
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer about a variety of personnel-focused issues to help chiefs better connect with members
Stephen Rhine and Scott Orr discuss the importance of fundamental skills and how to reach all generations in training
A training-focused approach to putting generational conflicts aside – and learning from each other
Fire departments need a new approach for recruiting and retaining Gen Z recruits
As generations change, so do our motivations and our methods of learning and training
Succession management for the new generations of firefighters as baby boomers retire
The millennial generation is immersed in technology, and can use their skills to achieve success in the modern-day fire service
Fire departments will need to take a lesson from corporate America’s playbook for getting the most from millennial employees
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- Practical applications of generational differences among fire service members
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- Shift in perspective: From churning out tasks to developing quality members