All,
The word “bully” appears in more places than ever these days-and in my opinion, can be confusing. What I mean is, where is the line between being a firm fire officer and being a bully? What about “game playing” or having “firehouse fun” vs actions that could cause serious harm to a firefighter-physically or emotionally. As some would say “when did everyone get so sensitive??”
YOUR OPINION
Well, we could probably sit around the firehouse kitchen and offer our opinions to one another-but unfortunately our opinions aren’t always relevant vs what policy is and what laws are.
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
The International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety, Health & Survival Section is offering a one day unique opportunity with limited seating coming up next month.
WHAT:
FIRE LEADERSHIP TRAINING:
Respect Our Fire House: Extinguish Bullying Program
AND The Train the Trainer Program
[These are (2) TWO, (4) FOUR hour classes held consecutively]
WHEN:
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
F.R.I. Charlotte, North Carolina
Every one of your Firefighters and EMS members are entitled to work in a safe and respectful environment. However, there are a few members who do not play by the rules and wrongly bully others. Not having fun. Not kidding. Illegal bullying.
Chief: Are your fire officers and members TRAINED in the critical area? Especially your FIRE OFFICERS? Especially when asked: What training have you provided your supervisors? This program answers that question.
These participatory classes (essentially Part 1 and Part 2) will help your personnel understand the real impacts of bullying, give tools and options to combat bullying and make it clear what you as the Chief will-and will not accept.
Note: Attending the Respect Our House – Extinguish Bullying class (Part 1) is required prior to attending the Train The Trainer (Part 2) course.
CHIEFS: The course is on the TUESDAY of FRI week in Charlotte-but seats are very limited-so please register yourself or your personnel today:
The link to the FRI 2021 schedule showing the pre-conference event: https://www.eventscribe.net/2021/FRI2021/agenda.asp?startdate=7/27/2021&enddate=7/27/2021&BCFO=&pfp=Browse%20by%20Day&tn=&cpf2=&cus2=&pta=
IF you have any trouble getting your personnel registered, or have any questions, please email:
TMunday@IAFC.org
We promise this excellent program will be well worth your time both short and long term.