The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is conducting a study on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in fire and EMS departments in the United States. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and closes on Dec. 31.
All responses to this study are 100% 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.
The data collected in this study will be evaluated to determine:
How critical workplace issues related to DEI such as harassment, bullying, leadership, recruitment, and retention impact the fire service;
How definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fire and EMS vary by organization;
The level of cultural readiness for change.
In addition, the final report to be issued by the IAFC will also provide information on any differences that may exist within geographical regions and/or levels of authority within the US.
The data collected through this short survey will drive the report IAFC is developing on DEI in Fire and EMS within the United States and its territories. The results will provide critical information on how to best can help the U.S. fire service address this area for their personnel.