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Let's recharge at #FRI2022
IAFC
Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together. We are thrilled to be heading back to San Antonio for #FRI2022!
Join us on Aug. 24-26 at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Registration and housing will open in early April.
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An overdue shift in the modern workplace
Nation Swell
As people live longer and, by necessity, work longer, how can we ensure that workplaces are inclusive and accommodating to all workers' needs, regardless of their age?
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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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5 lessons learned while managing remote teams
Daily Herald
What we originally thought was going to be a week-long experiment with remote work has turned into a complete global shift in the way we work. As much as we've grown, many business leaders say they are still struggling with how to effectively manage teams.
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How leaders can empower the 'how'
Forbes
Exemplifying the importance of empowering the "how." Leaders who are capable of this technique have learned over time through experience, trial and error, and expertise gained through repetition.
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High performance or humanity? Leaders must embrace both
Forbes
Many business sectors face complex workforce challenges that will persist long after the Great Resignation officially wanes. In areas like health care, older workers have long been retiring faster than organizations, and even universities, can educate and train their replacements.
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Our Connecting Heroes® program offers fire departments free unlimited talk, text, and smartphone data—all on America’s largest 5G network. You’ll get coverage in more places and free up critical funds to invest in your equipment, facilities, and people. Click to see what T-Mobile® for Government can do for you.
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In 2022, time management in the workplace will be critical
Entrepreneur
How much scheduling software do you use? Or want to use? Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, you'll always need an extra hour to complete your to-do list. It's tough to keep track of every minute of your day, mainly when there are so many distractions. Since childhood, our parents and instructors have taught us to budget our time and money.
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Operative IQ helps agencies remain service ready with Inventory and Asset Management, Fleet Maintenance, and Narcotics Tracking and RFID solutions. Know what to order and when. Keep track of important assets. Maintain your fleet with ease. Track chain of custody and more.
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Laying the groundwork for growth as we return to workplaces
Fast Company
In our new hybrid reality, leaders across the C-suite are grappling with the complexities of returning to the workplace and how we position our organizations for growth. At this critical juncture, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly reimagine all facets of work and lay the groundwork for innovation and prosperity.
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Promoted by JW Fishers Mfg Co.
 JW Fishers SCAN-650 is a high-performance sector scanning sonar system that can be mounted on any ROV, pole-mounted for use from a small boat in swallow water, dropped over the side of a vessel using a tether or mounted on a tripod to scan the bottom of a body of water.
The equipment allows a dive team to search the open waters safely, without needing to send in a diver, therefore reducing the possibility of safety issues arising.
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6 tips for better hybrid meetings
CIO
The pandemic may have been the kick to get everyone on board for work-from-home, but, two years in, workers have made it clear that flexible work is no longer optional. According to a Gartner study, a company's work-from-anywhere policy has become a factor in employee decisions to take or stay in a job, as 39% of U.S. adults would consider leaving a job if remote work were no longer permitted, a number that's higher among millennials and Gen Z.
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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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Ways you can ace leadership qualities
BOSS Magazine
Some people are just born with the distinctive qualities of a leader. You know the type — the natural person rallying the troops, setting an example and getting things done. However, even if you're not one of those lucky few, don't worry! There are plenty of ways to develop and hone your leadership skills.
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iPlanTables provides Sit-Stand touchscreen workstations for plan reviewers, city planners, GIS and archivist departments. Starting 13 years ago we proudly are the only USA based stand manufacturer the industry. Join over 50 other jurisdictions who utilize our modern technology. “iPlanTables Helps You See the Big Picture”
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Leaders must ask themselves — 'am I growing?'
People Matters
There's a lot of talk about putting people first, but it's not as easy as it sounds. We don't put people first, but we mean to. For all our love of novelty, we can also be change averse, says Whitney Johnson, the CEO of management consulting firm Disruption Advisors.
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Managers can't do it all
Harvard Business Review
In recent decades sweeping reengineering, digitization and agile initiatives — and lately the move to remote work — have dramatically transformed the job of managers. Change has come along three dimensions: power, skills and structure. Managers now have to think about making their teams successful, rather than being served by them; coach performance, not oversee tasks; and lead in rapidly changing, more-fluid environments.
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Elbeco’s NEW CX360 ultimate performance uniform series is designed to comfortably stand up to the demanding conditions of the streets and maintain a professional public image. It is all about the new, enhanced fabric—the Nanospun, 4-way stretch fabric is wrinkle-resistant, lightweight, and non-absorbent. www.Elbeco.com/CX360
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Create strategic thinking and mindset in your workforce
Forbes
Hiring managers often outdo themselves and get employees with market-leading skills. Other times, they go for the individuals with the best talents and prospects who will contribute to making a highly formidable workforce in the future. Once a highly efficient workforce is formed in your corporation, it needs guidance from seasoned leadership teams to ensure smooth operations, efficiency and timely attainment of the set corporate goals.
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An affordable and easy to use way to organize your department's information and submit incident reports to NFIRS - without breaking your budget.
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Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.
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How to leverage uncertainty to your team's advantage
CEO World Magazine
According to recent Harvard Business Review research, the majority of employees are feeling overworked, overwhelmed and burnt out, with both general well-being and workplace well-being on the decline.
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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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10 signs you're a weaker leader than you think
CIO
When results are mixed, people are leaving and you're overpromising to keep up, it's time to assess any underlying reasons for middling performance and to rethink your leadership approach.
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Hazmat, high noise, wet and dirty environments, can finally be handled with confidence!
With the clearest audio in the business, a wide range of application-specific Headsets & Interfaces (VOX & PTT), HALO® Series makes it easy to add versatility to your radios - improving voice clarity and without compromising intrinsic safety.
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Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.
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