Successful fire and EMS departments prioritize the health and safety of their members and foster a positive, inclusive environment where their members can thrive. Unfortunately, instances of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation do just the opposite, harming individuals and the entire department. Departments can protect their members and the organization by adopting proactive measures to identify and respond to discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
To help departments and individual members of the fire service address this under-recognized problem, Women in Fire and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered to release the Fire Service Discrimination & Harassment Toolkit. This new resource aims to help both volunteer and career first responders prevent, identify, and respond to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. Read More…