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How to communicate a tough decision to your team
Harvard Business Review
It's natural to want to dodge the tough work of sharing bad news. After all, who wants to tell a team that their project was canceled or that several team members will be let go? Instead of putting the announcement off, blaming higher ups for the decision or behaving in a disconnected way, you want to present the news in a way that is responsible, honest, caring and patient.
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Managing employee experience is the key
Daily Pioneer
The success or failure of a business ultimately hinges on the productivity and work quality of its workforce. The workforce is truly the foundation of every corporate and industry, and understanding their experiences within an organization is crucial. This is where employee experience comes into play, as it enables organizations to gain valuable insights into the needs and sentiments of their people.
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SIDE SCAN SONAR - 600 KHZ
Side scan sonar is one of the most effective tools for underwater exploration because it can search a large area quickly and produce a detailed picture of anything on the bottom, regardless of water clarity. When looking at a side scan image it appears as if the water has been removed and the operator is getting an unobstructed view of the ocean floor, lake bottom, or river bed.
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7 factors that affect firefighter retention — and how to fix them
Fire Chief
Back in the early 1980s, hundreds of people would apply for just a couple of open firefighter positions. In some cities, you had to camp out in line for days just to have the opportunity to take the test. These circumstances were often true for both fire and law enforcement positions.
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The 5 keys to authentic leadership
Forbes
Over the past decades, there has been extensive research on effective leadership, aimed at creating a template for those who want to improve their own leadership skills. One popular strategy in building such a template is to explore the life and experience of very successful leaders and outline the qualities (behavioral, cognitive, motivational, etc.) that helped them stand out.
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YOUR ICS HEADQUARTERS
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Have a highly sensitive employee? Here are 4 ways to better manage them
Advisory Board
People with high sensitivity — a trait related to having a more reactive nervous system, noticing subtleties in the environment and processing information more deeply — can be exceptionally valuable employees, executive coach Melody Wilding writes for the Harvard Business Review. Here are four tips on managing them effectively.
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ResponseMaster IFS
The ResponseMaster® IFS family for custom fire and rescue vehicles combines refined ride quality and rugged design. Superior maneuverability and handling increases safety for the fire fighter and reduces response time in the most demanding conditions.
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Breaking the leadership glass ceiling for ethnic minorities
Psychology Today
Many business and political leaders are white individuals with English names. This raises the question: Is there a glass ceiling for ethnic minorities? To answer this question, researchers conducted one of the largest international discrimination studies.
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Multiple Fouts FOURs available immediately
Meet the Fouts FOUR from Fouts Bros. Designed to be the best First Out Utility Rescue on the market. Featuring a lightweight aluminum body that allows you to carry multiple rescue tools while navigating even the busiest city streets.
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How to get employees to lead themselves
WealthManagement.com
One of the most challenging parts of running a successful practice is the responsibility that comes along with managing employees. Advisors often express that helping others professionally develop, stay engaged and maintain positive morale can feel like a full-time job.
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Agencies with First Due have the software built to keep up with the demands of modern firefighting and the power to drive innovation across every aspect of their work. First Due's all-in-one suite consolidates every fire and EMS function into a single platform - from NFIRS and ePCR to Scheduling, Assets Management, Fire Prevention, Pre-Planning, Mobile Response, and more.
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Why understanding and being able to explain your work matters
Kevin Eikenberry
If aliens landed in your front yard tomorrow and asked you what you did every day, what would you tell them? This seems like a silly question, so let's make it less complicated. Can you explain your job to your grandparents? Here's why understanding and being able to explain your job matters.
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Rosenbauer Unmatched Aerials
When you ask a firefighter to climb 100 feet in the air, waiting at the top better be some peace of mind. Rosenbauer aerials are the highest standard, built on a 30-year track record of zero compromise. Safety and ease of operation. An extension of the firefighter. Performing as one.
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The fire department cultural change evolution
Fire Chief
Doug Cupp writes: I've heard the phrase "resetting the organization" used several times recently. A reset suggests going back to an earlier time — and when you think about it, we are, in fact, in very different times than even just a few years ago. The increase in the number of active shooter events, mega- and giga-fires, plus the Great Resignation and COVID forced the fire service to make massive changes, some practically overnight.
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Leader in wildland Fire Equipment
By using only top quality products, Waterax, Dixon, Hannay Reels and red head brass, Flash wildfire Services continues providing the quality and reliability of the already popular Rancher Brand.
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Unlocking the secrets of effective 1:1 meetings
Lolly Daskal
One-on-one meetings are a crucial tool for leaders to connect with their employees and provide support, guidance and feedback. If done effectively, these meetings can lead to increased productivity, engagement and retention. Here are seven keys to unlocking the secrets of effective one-on-one meetings.
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Triple certified VIKING SHIELD Gear
Multi-purpose, lightweight VIKING SHIELD gear is as tough and flexible as the challenges you face. It’s triple certified - switch from wildland firefighting to handling technical rescue/extrication tasks or EMS simply by snapping in the GORE® CROSSTECH® S/R lining. Includes optional bloodborne pathogen protection.
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3 steps for leveraging delegation to win back your time
Full Focus
"If you want it done right, you have to do it yourself." How often have we heard this, said this and truly believed this? The fact is, it's simply not true. Think back on the first quarter of 2023. How many times did you finish a work week thinking only of unaccomplished tasks that needed to be rolled over to the next?
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How to foster workplace friendships that boost your bottom line
Kevin Eikenberry
As humans, we live for connection. In a world where it can be easy to feel alone, having friends gives us an uplifting sense of belonging ... which is quite literally necessary for our survival and our ability to contribute meaningfully to society.
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Rapidly identify unknown odors/smells
GT5000 Terra: Accurately identify and quantify unknown gases or call ‘ALL CLEAR’ at incident sites! All in a compact design with simple touch-screen commands.
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3 rejuvenation tactics to optimize your week and free up your weekends
Full Focus
After months of planning, moving things around and completing checklists to free up a long summer weekend to take the family to the lake, you close your laptop on Friday with an inbox full of unanswered emails. Instead of thinking only of jet skis and sunshine, your mind is affixed to one of your Big 3 tasks you didn't complete — the one you'll be chipping away at while the kids are napping or taking an evening swim.
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CO2 Safety Systems Save Lives!
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Suffering from leadership collaboration overload: How to fix it
Lolly Daskal
Collaboration is a key factor in the success of any organization or team, but too much of it can lead to negative consequences. Collaboration overload occurs when multiple team members work extensively and collectively on a single issue, leading to burnout, unproductive meetings and constant pressure to be available for questions from colleagues.
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