Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Fire Service
DEI training is not litigation prevention training. It is a method to train your fighters about other members of your organization.
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Report: Seattle Fire Department Promotional Exams Feature ‘Woke’ Literature
Seattle (WA) Fire Department promotional exams for lieutenant featured numerous texts of so-called "woke literature" focusing on race and gender issues, according to a report.
Discrimination, Diversity, and Harassment: A Legal Primer for Fire Department Leadership
Harassment and discrimination coupled with the lack of inclusion are the most litigated issues in the fire and EMS services with the most costly payout.
Podcast: Fire Service Court: Discrimination and Harassment
Attorney and retired deputy fire chief John K. Murphy offers a legal primer for fire departments on discrimination and harassment.
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Podcast: The Larry Conley Radio Show
In an encore presentation, Larry Conley and David Conley speak with guest Bobby Halton about leadership and diversity in the fire service.
Portland (OR) Fire & Rescue Accused of Lack of Diversity, Accountability After Audit
The audit found that minority members, including those of color, women, and LGBTQ+ do not comprise enough of the department's workforce.
Podcast: Women in Fire: Diversity in the Fire Service
Members of Women in Fire discuss the value of diversity in the fire service.
The Impact of Station Dialogues: The Hidden Dilemma in Our Words
Do you buy into all of the discussions at the firehouse kitchen table, or do you open your mind to the possibility of other explanations? Susan Tamme on developing a better working environment and a better fire department.
National Fireman’s Journal: Race, Firefighting, Leadership, and Family
Bobby Halton talks to St. Louis (MO) Fire Captain Larry Conley about current events, race, firefighting, friendship, leadership, and how we can move forward together in unity.
Commentary: Diversity Is So Close, Yet So Far
The world and industry is changing. Fire and EMS agencies must embrace those changes and adapt to continue to provide a high level of community service in a diverse environment, says John K. Murphy.
Fire Department Interviews and the Informational Vacuum
Are we educating potential firefighter candidates about all aspects of the job? Mandy George enumerates the reasons why we ought to.
The Power of Diversity: It May Not Be What You Think!
Eddie Buchanan explains some ways diversity can be used as a tool for advancing fire departments and for adapting to the changing organizational and community culture.