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This section of our newsletter is going to put the spotlight on those in Fire/EMS who are taking a courageous and visionary position for positive change in the areas of diversity and inclusion and prevention. We decided to have this inaugural issue showcase the leadership of 16 women firefighters. These firefighters took the lead in founding week-long summer fire camps for young women. Read more >> |
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"We have a couple elementary schools in my area. At least once a month, I’ll get the guys together, and instead of us having lunch at the kitchen table, I’ll call one of the principals and say we want to come over today for lunch. We’ll go over, take off our turnout gear, and go in wearing our regular clothing. Lunch is 45 cents. We pay and each of us selects a table. We sit down to have lunch with the kids and talk to them.” Alonzo Chapman, Captain, Engine 36 – Milwaukee Fire Department |
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Fire Camps for Young Women Camp Blaze. Camp Summer Heat. Camp Inferno. Camp Fully Involved. Phoenix Firecamp. Camp Courage. These week-long, hands-on programs introduce young women to a career in the fire service. With female firefighters as role models for physical excellence and mental toughness, through intense experiences and challenges, young women are being empowered. |
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Community-Based Safety and Prevention Dave Renli is a pioneer in community-based safety and prevention projects. Dave hails from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He’s the founder of the non-profit Sioux Empire Safety Village. FIRE 20/20 is helping to promote their Fire Safety GuidesTM. They are available in English and 14 languages as both print media and videos. We interviewed Dave to learn more about how he came to see the importance of connecting to multicultural communities. |
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Ask any woman leader what it takes to get ahead. Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, one of nine female governors in the United States, is one of many who would answer “perseverance.” But it takes more than tenacity. While more women than ever hold leadership roles today—16 U.S. senators, 13 Fortune 500 CEOs, two presidents of major universities—these images are largely absent for women of color, and women’s overall progress in the top ranks remains slow. DiversityInc, is an in-kind sponsor of FIRE 20/20. The company publishes a monthly magazine and has an online site that “provides news, resources and commentary on the role of diversity in strengthening the corporate bottom line.” While we’re from the non-profit, public service world, we have found new learning and pearls of wisdom and had ah-hah moments! So for those reasons, we’ll be reprinting some of their articles. This month, we’ve obtained permission to reprint the article, 6 Ways Women Leaders Make A Difference. |
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Partner Perspective At Lion Apparel, it is our passion to have an environment that embraces, welcomes and values diversity. This commitment is a part of our core beliefs we strive to live every day. We appreciate the unique contributions of our staff, regardless of their background, ethnicity, race, age, native language, educational level, or sexual orientation.
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