women in the fire service
What you don’t know about FMLA can hurt you
So, how much do you know about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) as an employee? As a supervisor? If you’ve answered, “Not much” in either capacity, there’s a potential for real trouble “down the road.”
Barriers to Inclusion: A Case Study
Bringing more women into your fire department is not going to add value or capabilities to your organization unless your…
Ten Things I’ve Learned in My First Year as a Fire Chief, Part I
I made it clear that I set the bar very high for myself and others around me. I had a brief moment where I thought of lowering the bar, but I quickly removed that thought from my mind. I kept the bar high and made my people “reach for it” and achieve it. Which meant that I then pushed it even higher! So my advice to chiefs is: Don’t be afraid to continually raise the bar. You will be amazed at what can be achieved.