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

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

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

Language influences the way we see the world and the people in it. read more

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

New program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive fire service workforce. read more

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

Every conversation begins long before the current words are spoken. Everyone retains a thousand memories, experiences and life lessons, and these contain our opinions and biases. And we all bring those into our current conversations. read more

Diversity inclusion means including everyone, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation; all employees of an organization can and should feel relevant to that organization. read more

Some tips to consider while recruiting for your department. read more

The EVMS announces the recipient of the 2020 Boyd Cole Award, David Williams. read more

As part of the effort to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children between ages 5 and 11, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said that it could reimburse expenses for vaccination programs. read more

The AFG program is designed to help fire and EMS departments improve their baseline capabilities for protecting the public. read more