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Company Officer Leadership I (COLS I)

COLS-102: United in Service: Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM  
Location: 2504A

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In this workshop, you will learn introductory concepts and definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and discover why diversity in fire and emergency services builds safer workplaces and communities. Together, we will reframe DEI as a critical component of your fire department’s health and safety program, and use evidence-based research, interactive exercises, and real-life stories to increase your own self-awareness and understanding of DEI while exploring what you can do to help build and sustain healthy, resilient, and inclusive workplaces.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will understand and define the foundational concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
  • Participants will identify the current state faced by members of underrepresented groups in the fire service.
  • Participants will recognize the benefits of an equitable and diverse emergency service and identify tools to build an inclusive culture.