The2022 ” annual” LEXIPOL CONNECT is coming up this week-and is no cost. LEXIPOL CONNECT-A virtual event from Lexipol THIS WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2022. A half day of sessions from industry leaders (11:30 am-5 pm Eastern)
Aspen’s Michael Ferrara is bringing attention to a little-known problem: post-traumatic stress disorder among the people who save our lives. Looking back over his nearly 30 years as a highly decorated first responder in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, Michael Ferrara has trouble pinpointing the exact moment when his life began to unravel. His ordeal arrived …
Ambulance fires, cemeteries, and fire department morale…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
Demographically speaking, our nation’s fire departments are not diverse. Consider the following workforce statistics from 2019 reported by Data USA: 95.8% of firefighters were male. 79.9% of firefighters were white and non-Hispanic. Many communities have started improving their efforts to recruit a more diverse workforce. For these programs to succeed, it’s important to recognize two …
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Name a fire chief living or dead who had an impact on you. What made that fire chief an influencer? What character traits, personality qualities did they possess? Many great leaders share certain character and personality traits. They also share certain behaviors that make them successful leaders. Here’s a look at eight things those top …
With 20 years in the Department, Deputy Chief Natalia Polunin rose through the ranks and was most notably the first woman to command FDNY’s specialized HazTac unit. Chief Polunin discusses her career, how she continually opts for new challenges and fosters growth in FDNY’s newest EMS members.
If there’s one thing Dr. Rachelle Zemlok wanted fire service leaders to take away from her keynote speech during FRI 2022, it was this: Firefighter mental health and retention starts at home. Dr. Zemlok, a clinical psychologist and director of wellness at Lexipol, works with firefighter spouses to provide mental health support for the issues …
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FDNY Rescue 5 firefighter Bill Spade tells an emotional story of his response to the attacks and efforts to evacuate the North Tower. He was the only member of his company to survive.
Fire departments face unique challenges when it comes to their internal communications. With personnel scattered between stations and shifts, it can be difficult to get the same message out to every staff member. Firefighters can feel siloed from the wider organization, only communicating with those on their same shift. Down the line, this can lead …
Among the many things that keep a fire chief up at night, retention of quality fire fighters most likely ranks at the top of the list. With an average turnover rate reaching upwards of 10-20%, it is more important than ever to retain your best people, make it worth their while to stay, and help them …
