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Read times. Welcome to the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance representing and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, emergency medical and fire service professionals around the world. This past April, Corey Boykins, a gay FDNY firefighter, sued the organization on the grounds of discrimination, recounting stories where he had been told to sleep with women, which might help “cure” his homosexuality.

The IEFPA is the host of the LGBTQIA+ EMS & FIREFIGHTERS Private Facebook Group. Home Help Search Login Register. "The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. . We are an LGBTQ+ awareness, educational, peer support, and social organization. Nearlybaldandgrey Hero Member Posts: In , his department (for whom he had worked for 13 years and was both their senior officer and field training officer) found out that he was gay and fired him immediately.

As a new . We are an LGBTQ+ awareness, educational, peer support, and social organization. We also endorse and recommend these Facebook groups: Gay Firefighter’s and Police Officer’s LGBTQ Community of Emergency Dispatchers. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. Pages: [ 1 ] 2 Go Down. The relevant professional standards for firefighter certification don't contain requirements for annual re/training.

It’s a very welcoming community. So I would like to dedicate this major upgrade to Kurnal and hope that it assists you in some of the questions and answers that you may have or want to share. Welcome, Guest. James Rodgers, a recent addition to the London Fire Brigade (LFB) spoke to MyLondon about his experience as a gay firefighter whose life outside of the fire service exists primarily within queer spaces.

Another gay firefighter sued the Chicago Fire Department for workplace discrimination in But Bracaglia, who’s been a firefighter with the FDNY since , says “Are you going to find homophobia and transphobia? James, 24, is an operational fire officer at Dowgate Station, close to London Bridge. Welcome to the newly upgraded FireNet Forum.

Our past moderator Kurnal who sadly passed away in was keen to get the updated version up and running but for one reason or another we never got around to it. Had those involved in the public sexual activity been heterosexual, I don't suppose for one second that any complaint would have been made but I note that the person reporting was 'advised' to do so by a third party. News: Welcome to the newly upgraded FireNet Forum.

And for the brigade to then donate the fines to charity, irrespective of the nature of the charity, is completely outrageous. Don't get me wrong, fire fighters do . Welcome to the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance representing and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, emergency medical and fire service professionals around the world.

Member Posts: This latest on management bullying and over reaction to a bit of sillyness. You might want to look into OSHA requirements (29 CFR . I sometimes wonder if most people are going in it for the wrong reasons and only want to become a firefighter to get the "title" of being one. James Rodgers, a recent addition to the London Fire Brigade (LFB) spoke to MyLondon about his experience as a gay firefighter whose life outside of the fire service exists primarily within queer spaces.

Inappropriate use of their time and the brigade resources? The punishments levied far outweigh any justification given what was involved. Author Topic: Homophobic firefighters??? James, 24, is an operational fire officer at Dowgate Station, close to London Bridge. Those funds should be returned to the FA budget and the correct procedures followed for such disbursements, not just handed over on the whim of some officious CFO trying to get brownie points with minority groups.

Below is a list of 25 things every probationary firefighter should know and do. Please login or register. Good, because we know what you are about to experience, and we want to help. Of the series’ sprawling, ever-changing ensemble, one of its most notable queer characters is gay fireman Darren Ritter (Daniel Kyri) who has become a central figure on the show in recent seasons. Since the pandemic, there’s been three LGBTQ+ discrimination lawsuits against the San Francisco Fire Department.

You’re going to find it everywhere, but that’s not the norm here. Forums for your specific state and our International friends 7, 47, Firefighter Duties by ChuckK68 , PM Sub-Forums. But that is where the FA should stop and any other PC issues should be ignored. The fire department closet: Being gay in bunker gear I am a volunteer firefighter; I am also gay August 26, PM • FireRescue1 Staff.

My reading of the incident is that those invloved were just out for a bit of mischief. Join the camaraderie of a friendly, supportive, welcoming community in a private group setting. As for bringing the brigade into disrepute, what about the disreputable conduct of the complainant and his chums?