Why do we still have so many harassment and discrimination claims?

We have to train company officers how to deal with these issues

February 20, 2023 03:42 PM •

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On this episode of “What’s YOUR Problem?” Chief Goldfeder digs into this question:

How are we still facing so many harassment and discrimination claims? I read about them all the time online and am stunned that people still think they can get away with this stuff. What will it take for this to be a real brotherhood and sisterhood?”

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Billy Goldfeder

Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department. He also serves as Lexipol’s senior fire advisor and is a member of the Fire Chief/FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board. Goldfeder is a member of the Board of Directors for several organizations: the IAFC, the September 11th Families Association and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). He also provides expert review assistance to the CDC NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Goldfeder is the recipient of numerous operational and administrative awards, appointments and recognitions. He has served on several NFPA and IAFC committees, has authored numerous articles and books, and presented several sessions at industry events. Chief Goldfeder co-hosts the website www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com.