Personnel News

FEMA Announces SAFER Grant Application Period: Jan. 3 – Feb. 4, 2022

December 22, 2021

The application period for the Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grants application period will begin on JAN 3. 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
Human Relations: Courageous Conversations

April 19, 2017

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
Human Relations: Inclusion Is Effective Only If Everyone Is Included!

March 1, 2017

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
How One County in Maryland Reached A Majority Minority Recruiting Class

February 9, 2017

Some tips to consider while recruiting for your department. read more
SAFER Application Period Open January 9 to February 10

January 4, 2017

SAFER application period open January 9 to February 10. Start planning your FY 2016 SAFER Grant application now by reviewing the technical assistance tools offered by FEMA. read more
Diversity: What Does It Mean?

December 2016

Diversity is defined differently by various researchers and disciplines. What does it mean to the fire service? Each organization has to create a series of criteria that defines it for the organization. read more
Providing A Safe Haven for Newborns

September 2016

The mission of A Safe Haven for Newborns program by the Gloria M. Silverio Foundation is expanding as they work collectively with communities toward preventing the abandonment of newborn infants. Since the Safe Haven Law was adopted in 2000 and ... read more