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Leading Up Your Personal Life

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Leadership Tip of the Day Click here < https://action.growyourcaptai ns.com/c1.pl?5cf4870f764c1b864 50a67d6d522e6ae95d44d438ebedc2 b380d81d354919c92 >  to watch this 6-minute video. Click here < https://action.growyourcaptai ns.com/s2.pl?8a402f715f7145237 14bc81e02aaa26e5b5092723e57f8e 8 >  to rate the video and provide feedback. Leading Yourself Success = Wisdom + Courage + Discipline. KNOW what to do, be BRAVE enough to do it, and LEAD YOURSELF to doing it again and again. --Ryan Lilly A self-leader cries for no followers by himself. He does his thing and people get to know him, chase him and learn from him. --Israelmore Ayivor, Leaders' Ladder How we lead ourselves in life impacts how we lead those around us. --Michael Hyatt, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want A self-leader looks around for problems, and then thinks deep to devize solutions to them. --Israelmore Ayivor, Leaders' Frontpage: Leadership Insights from 21 Martin ...

Discover new Firewise USA® information and resources

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    REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK TO PROPERTY THROUGH INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND TOOLS.  LEARN MORE . HELP SAFEGUARD YOUR COMMUNITY Help protect your family, neighbors, and community with our wildfire mitigation strategies and tools. Discover new Firewise USA ®  information, toolkits, and resources today and help safeguard your family and your community. Scroll below for wildfire education, videos, research, training, and more! Online Tutorial Our Community Wildfire Risk Assessment Tutorial provides an overview of the wildfire risk assessment process, a critical step in the Firewise USA ®  recognition process. Learn how to evaluate your community’s strengths and vulnerabilities to wildfire as well as how to use that knowledge to inform your assessment. Begin the Tutorial → Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist This gold-standard certification provides evidence of knowledge of hazard mitigation, planning and preparedness, public education, and fire science concepts as...

New series: community engagement that actually works

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  May 13, 2025 New series: community engagement that actually works Introducing the Community Engagement for Communicators Series We’ve pulled everything we know about community engagement into one place. The  Community Engagement for Communicators  series is now live — a full resource hub for public information officers, government communicators, and public safety professionals who want to lead smarter, connect better, and build real trust. It’s built around the Community Engagement Cycle — a practical framework that helps you plan, act, and improve at every stage. From setting objectives to measuring impact, you’ll find clear strategy guidance, real-world examples, and tools you can use right away. Some of the content is free to all subscribers. Other resources are exclusive to our premium members — designed to go deeper and save you time with ready-to-use templates, guides, and advanced tools. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your strategy, this series ...

Statewide PIO

  1) PIO leaders needed  -  There is a call for nominations for leadership roles of the Arizona Information Officers Association!  As we work to build a stronger, more connected community of public information professionals across Arizona, we are seeking dynamic, forward-thinking leaders to serve in the following key roles:  President, Vice President  and  Secretary. Why Now? Arizona’s public communicators are more important than ever. From city governments and school districts to health departments and emergency services, PIOs across the state are shaping public trust through clear, timely, and accurate information. What We Need: We’re looking for fresh voices and bold ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned PIO or a rising professional with a passion for public service, we encourage you to step forward—or nominate someone who should. We especially encourage nominations from across the entire state , urban centers, rural communities, tribal nations, and ever...

Statewide PIO Training Update

 Statewide PIO Training Update 1) PIO training.  There is a free series of Radiation Messaging and Outreach virtual workshops in the next couple of months through the National Nuclear Security Administration. Each of the 6 sessions are 2 hours. Check this  link  for information about the sessions and how to register.   2) PIO training part 2.  Due to significant process and procedure updates, many of the training courses offered through DEMA (my agency) have been postponed. If you are enrolled in one of these courses, you will receive an email with additional details. When PIO courses get rescheduled, I will share those details.   3) PIO Contact list.   Attached is the updated statewide PIO contact list.  The list is divided into multiple tabs representing jurisdictional levels (city, county, federal, state and tribes) and specialties (law enforcement, fire, schools, utilities, etc).    The PIO list is a great resource because...

CRRNet Texas Area CRR/FLSE Spring Events

  As we continue our mission to enhance Community Risk Reduction (CRR) across Texas, we’d like to personally invite you to attend upcoming CRR and Fire & Life Safety Education (FLSE) events this spring. These events will provide valuable opportunities for networking, learning, and sharing best practices in CRR and public education. Additionally, we are excited to announce the formation of the  Fire Life Safety Educators Committee  within the  Texas Fire Marshals Association (TFMA) . This committee will play a vital role in promoting CRR initiatives, supporting educators, and advancing fire and life safety efforts statewide. By joining TFMA and becoming a part of this committee, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We would love to have your expertise and passion as part of this initiative. Please consider joining TFMA and being an active voice in shaping the future of CRR in T...

Virtual Dementia Tour

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The Virtual Dementia Tour is the original patented, evidence-based scientific method of building a greater understanding of dementia by building awareness and empathy in individuals caring for people living with dementia. About the Virtual Dementia Tour The VDT is an education and training tool for building empathy to improve the care provided to people living with dementia. Join Second Wind Dreams in our mission to “Change the Perception of Aging” by learning about dementia and the things we can do to provide empathic person-centered care.  Virtual Dementia Tour program includes: Training on how to conduct the VDT Manual and patented sensory equipment Annual license/membership for clinical and technical support Online member portal and store for additional resources Online application for conducting the VDT electronically Or you can have a certified trainer conduct the tour for you.