Personnel News

HHS Releases FAQs on HIPAA, COVID-19, and the Workplace

October 8, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). read more

Statement: IAFC Board of Directors

August 6, 2018

To allow discrimination or unequal treatment breaks down our abilities to work together in delivering service to the communities we serve. read more
Human Relations: Mutual Respect Starts with a Conversation

May 14, 2018

I often ask, “Why can’t everyone just get along?” Is inappropriate behavior and comments by firefighters a product of cultural, gender or social differences, or is it just that someone is being an insensitive and unprofessional jerk? read more
Safety and Health: Leadership and the Mob

January 2018

A group targets an individual with character assassination, humiliation, blame and criticism. They question the target’s knowledge, skill and ability. This is mobbing, AKA group bullying. read more
Allow Intolerance or Affronts to Human Dignity? #NotOnMyWatch

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. read more
Emotional Intelligence, or Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

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. read more
Women Fire Chiefs Council Supports Women Leaders

September 26, 2017

I attended FRI this year as I had before and looked forward to interesting ideas to implement in my department. But I’ll admit, each year I felt like the only woman chief present. This year marked a dramatic change in my outlook. read more
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”

June 16, 2017

Language influences the way we see the world and the people in it. read more
Yes, Bullying, Harassment and Violence are Alive in the Firehouse

June 15, 2017

In the midst of discussions of brotherhood, courage, honor and self-sacrifice, the revelation that a firefighter committed suicide as a reaction to cyberbullying was for some eye opening, for others validation of their lived experience. read more
Inaugural IAFC Diversity Executive Leadership Program Fellows Selected

June 13, 2017

New program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive fire service workforce. read more
Human Relations: If We Build It, They Will Come

June 1, 2017

There are many untapped, talented people who would be ready to play on our team and work for our mission if we would just prepare the workplace to recognize and harness their diverse and varied talents. read more