Help Improve the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Today!

November 3, 2023

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The IAFC is conducting a study on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Fire and EMS within the United States to determine:

How critical workplace issues related to DEI - such as harassment, bullying, leadership, recruitment, and retention - impact the fire and emergency service
How definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fire and EMS vary
Regional variance in attitudes toward DEI
The cultural readiness for change

Data collected through this form is completely anonymous. Respondents will not be asked to provide any personal identification information and we do not collect any data that would trace responses back to any one individual or organization.

We ask that you please take the time to complete the feedback form and share the link with your colleagues. The data collected through this process will be used to generate a report on the status of DEI in the American fire and emergency service. Help us make a positive cultural impact on the fire/EMS service today!

The form will close at midnight on December 31.

Complete the form now!

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