Workshops
FIREFIGHTER I - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & CANCER CURRICULUM
Dr. Froehlich, Kristen Thompson, and Kevin Conant
Are you or someone at your agency struggling with behavioral health challenges or a cancer diagnosis? Cal-JAC has developed training resources that you can “hear today and use tomorrow.” Developed by the fire service for the fire service, this curriculum addresses today’s firefighter health and safety needs. Creating instructor tools for use in either the State Fire Training Behavioral Health and Cancer Awareness 1A: Front-Line Responder course for Firefighter 1 or your department’s in-service training, Cal-JAC has produced the tools necessary for you and your department to address these critical issues. Come join us to see what’s available for you and your organization.
DE&I RECRUITMENT: STRATEGIES FOR LEADING AN INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN
Jeanette Plascencia and La Sauna Pakeman
Creating an effective and holistic recruitment plan in such a complex environment can be overwhelming, particularly when recruitment is just one of your many responsibilities. In this interactive workshop, participants will deepen their understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as it relates to recruitment. Learn about fundamental elements needed to create a successful recruitment plan utilizing a DEI lens. Additionally, you will be able to develop ideas on how to design recruitment strategies that are specific to your department and the communities you hope to attract. View the workshop slides HERE.
UH OH! WHERE IS OUR CRISIS MEDIA PLAN?
Marcey Brightwell
When stuff hits the fan and the 24/7 media outlets are at your door, it’s too late to come up with a crisis communications plan or figure out how to navigate tough questions. That’s why you need to prepare in advance with a sound strategy and the skills necessary to mitigate a potential public relations disaster. Whether it’s a public safety crisis, a workplace tragedy or an unfortunate personnel mistake, a proactive approach can help protect your reputation and preserve the integrity of our profession. Join this engaging, entertaining and interactive crisis media training to learn inside information and tricks-of-the trade that only a veteran journalist can offer, so you are prepared to handle any crisis media situation and reporter questions. View Marcey's Crisis Communications Plan Template HERE.
GENERATION “WHY NOT?”: HOW TO LEAD AND LIVE WITH FIVE GENERATIONS
Brian Carter
Brian Carter is a popular speaker and bestselling author of seven books. His hands-on business experience, cutting edge insights, and background in stand-up comedy culminate in a speaker and trainer who leaves every audience not only entertained, but armed with powerful strategies and tactics. There are up to five unique generations on today’s firefighting teams. Each generation has slightly different values, goals, and communication habits. These differences can just as easily lead to division as create your strongest team ever. Brian’s unique perspective and experience working with The National Academy of Science, Deloitte and the CIA on Generational Work Issues, plus his original jokes bring everyone together in an energetic, highly-engaging workshop, which includes:
• Simple steps for each generation to get onto the same page with others.
• The good side of every “bad” generational trait.
• How to identify, prevent and overcome intergenerational communication obstacles.
• The seven values all generations share.
• How to make sure your department creates a win-win for everyone
