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FRI 2017 Quick Take: Top 5 general session takeaways
Fire and civic leaders from around the world encouraged attendees to serve their communities with passion in the best job in the world
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FRI 2017 Quick Take: Smart data for smarter firefighters
Netherland firefighter Bart van Leeuwen advocated for better firefighter education to help fire departments implement game-changing information technology
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How to better recruit, retain women in the fire service
At FRI 2017, IAFC TV talks to Chief Kara Kalkbrenner about the newly formed Women Fire Chiefs Council (WFCC). We ask Chief Kalkbrenner about the council’s goals and how to better recruit and retain...
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Fire chief on importance of leadership to sudden cardiac arrest survival
Hilton Head Island Fire Chief Brad Tadlock talks about leadership in improving outcomes from out of hospital cardiac arrest.
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Fire department leadership: It’s influence, not a title
Leaders take action, constantly strive to improve their leadership skills and hold other team members accountable for their actions
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The fire officer’s role in behavioral health
Lessons for fire leadership gleaned from the IAFC/VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report on emotional and behavioral health in firefighters
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The ABCs of fire as a weapon
If your agency doesn't have a plan for how to deal with fire as a weapon, it's time to get to work
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A shift in fire service leadership: From manager to coach
Through effective training and coaching, fire chiefs can prepare their volunteer firefighters to achieve desirable outcomes without being overbearing
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Beyond sports: Coaching in the firehouse
Fire/EMS leaders and employees share the responsibility in clearly communicating expectations and performance
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Agitator and advocate: Alan Brunacini will be missed
"Chief Bruno" leaves a legacy of improving customer service and enacting change in the fire service
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Leaders remember Alan Brunacini, fire service legend
Chief Brunacini had one mission: to make the fire service a safer, more effective and efficient operation
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Veteran firefighter tapped as new Oakland fire chief
Darin White has been interim chief for the last nine months, taking over after Chief Teresa Deloach Reed retired following the Ghost Ship fire
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Pitfalls and strategies: Corporate models for recruiting for diversity
To truly embrace diversity, fire service agencies need to implement change from the top down
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Fire/EMS budget planning primer for fire chiefs
Climbing the ranks of the fire service often fails to prepare new chiefs to discuss financial issues with local elected and appointed officials
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Roundtable: How to improve fire department diversity
Fire service leaders explain why inclusivity creates a stronger department and counter a common area of contention in advocating for diversity
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Management vs. discipline: Know the difference
Ensure firefighters don’t perceive guidance and coaching as a reprimand to achieve the best results in education and growth
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3 steps to a fire service behavioral health size-up
The VCOS report issues directives for advocating for firefighter mental health education, resources and support programs
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Answer ‘Why diversity is important’ to improve firefighter recruitment
A fire department is stronger when it understands its community and reflects the diversity of the community through improved recruitment
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Better emergency response: Put the fire officer in the backseat
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig would allow them to focus on preparing for incident response and command
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7 steps to an inclusive fire department culture
Promoting recruitment and retention for diversity throughout the firefighter career lifecycle helps departments achieve success today and tomorrow
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