Diversity in our firefighting workforce sounds like just another politically motivated issue. And there are some who may try to pick up the torch and run with it just to help “their side.” But the issue isn’t about politics. It’s about service to the public. How do we as fire service professionals provide the very best cost effective and efficient service to the public? I’m not going to discuss all the details of why it’s important for a fire department to reflect the community they protect including women and minorities of all types. That discussion would be long and could get heated with some old school folks. But take a few minutes to watch an interview that has been on the Seattle PBS station. I think you’ll find it interesting.
https://crosscut.com/video/deeply-rooted/communities-under-fire
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Hopefully the ‘old school’ folks are moving out and letting a younger generation that not only doesn’t see issues with diversity, but actually welcomes it, step in to all work places, including fire fighting.
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Thanks for the comment. But old school isn’t an age. It’s a philosophy. I’m 66 years old. There are many youngsters who adhere to old thinking. But we’ll just keep pushing. 🙂
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