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November 19, 2021
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220-213.
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November 14, 2017
It’s no surprise that the recruitment and retention of volunteers has become a hot topic and one that many fire departments are constantly trying to overcome. Recruiting new members and retaining seasoned individuals is becoming a challenge.
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November 14, 2017
A public-safety organization's HR responsibilities include attracting applicants, retaining members, motivating members, planning for succession development and offering relevant training. The challenge for us is to get it right.
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October 31, 2017
At my FRI session, we discussed bringing veterans into our firehouses. The idea seems simple, though it can lead to worrying about what-ifs. But why don’t we have a fire or EMS job for every veteran who meets our requirements and wants one?
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October 31, 2017
ICS is an excellent means of organizing resources, providing accountability and allocating them to meet challenges; it’s a time-proven approach to dealing with emergencies. But we shouldn’t ignore that, at its base, it’s simply a management tool.
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October 31, 2017
On the heels of Fire Prevention Week, it’s easy to appreciate the interaction and trust we have within our communities; the week is a magnificent example of harnessing tragedy to make positive change.
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October 31, 2017
In the fire service, whose job is community relations? Most folks would probably say the fire prevention and education division or the PIO. The real answer is much larger than these two.
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October 25, 2017
It is imperative that firefighters take time to embrace the Human Dignity Statement developed and approved by the IAFC Board of Directors as a testament to how firefighters should treat each other.
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October 16, 2017
Though the trend in fire deaths has decreased for the older adult population, older adults still face the greatest relative risk of dying in a fire.
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October 16, 2017
Traditionally, intellectual capacity has been seen as a primary indicator of one’s ability to succeed. Emotional intelligence is now also considered a crucial element in individual and professional success.
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October 2, 2017
Fire service leaders should work together with law enforcement agencies at all levels of government on active shooter preparedness and training.
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March 2022
Fire chief shares his personal experience with cardiovascular disease.
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March 23, 2022
A maximum of $20,000 per department is available to help RSG! members cover the cost of chipping programs.
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March 22, 2022
FEMA announced that it will be allowing a minimum 90% cost share for all federal emergency or major disaster declarations.
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