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December 19, 2017
Bill authorizes $750 million each for FIRE and SAFER grant programs. Sunset date: 2024
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February 2, 2018
There’s no question the fire service needs standards, but are our standards so stringent that we’re promoting the academic and passing over vocational candidates?
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February 2, 2018
Innovation isn’t always packaged in the shiniest wrapping and it doesn’t always cost money. Sometimes, it’s packaged in as research that provides perspectives leading to innovative solutions.
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February 2, 2018
A lack of trust is the kryptonite to any fire-rescue organization. Without trust, an organization can’t provide the public service required.
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January 25, 2018
Begin Preparing Your FY 2017 FP&S Application Now.
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January 23, 2018
“Cadillac Tax” now set to take effect in four years in 2022.
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January 2018
I personally invite you to take advantage of a golden opportunity to hone your skills with the IAFF/IAFC Labor-Management Alliance: join us for the LMA Conference April 5-6 in Denver at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center: IAFC.org/LMAconference.
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January 2018
Labor and management. Two groups of people who don’t always agree, but must come together to meet the overall goals and mission of the organization. How do you view labor and management?
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January 2018
Over the life of the IAFC’s and IAFF’s partnership, the Labor-Management Alliance has gone through several iterations. One constant is the organizations’ dedication to building strong labor-management relationships.
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January 2018
For any fire department that has labor-management relationships or new people in leadership roles, the 2018 LMA Conference is the place to be.
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January 2018
Is it time to consider developing, adopting and using a formal officer/job-sharing or ride-along program standard?
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April 17, 2018
We have a crisis on our hands: The number of volunteer firefighters is down and the local ranks of volunteer firefighters are getting older. There’s no quick fix to this problem, but resources are available to help calm the storm.
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April 17, 2018
The life of an on-call/volunteer firefighter often becomes a balancing act. We need department cultures that recognize the importance of family and the wellbeing of our members.
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April 17, 2018
Technology needs constant upgrades to improve security and address bugs; If we fail to upgrade to the newest version, things may not work so well anymore. With this in mind, the EMS Section has upgraded Fire-Rescue Med to a new and better version.
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