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Podcast 18: Cyberbullying in the Fire Service
In this episode Curt and retired Battalion Chief John Cagno discuss cyberbullying in the fire service. The discussion ranges from legal considerations to leadership responsibilities.
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Fairfax County Chief Interviewed on Sexual Harassment
Fairfax County Fire Chief Rich Bowers agreed to an interview today with WUSA9 reporter Peggy Fox to discuss the recent sexual harassment cases that the department is facing.
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Sexual Harassment and Social Media at Center of Virginia Firefighter’s Suicide
The suicide of a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue firefighter appears to be the result of sex-based cyber-bullying, perhaps precipitated by her colleagues.
The body of firefighter Nicole Mittendorff was found earlier this week in Shenandoah National Park after an exhaustive six-day search.
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Australian Firefighter Facing Criminal Charges Over Facebook Post
A Queensland, Australia firefighter is facing criminal charges over a Facebook scandal involving a “straw poll” where firefighters rated which female coworkers would be best in bed...
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Cyberbulling Author Offers Some Solutions
We have discussed cyberbullying here on a number of occasions. One of our readers send me a link to this interview with an author, Dr. Justin W. Patchin, who has studied cyberbullying – and offers some solutions. Unfortunately, the ...
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