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A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

August 2022

Time for homework

Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson gives out some homework for local fire departments, but don't worry, there won't be a test.

What you should be asking yourself about your department’s social media​

If your fire department isn't already on social, it should be. Outreach, especially fire prevention outreach, will never come close to optimal levels if you don't take your message into people's feeds. Zach Kayser provides tips for creating a social media policy.

Big red button: relationships​

Using the recent Kitt Peak National Observatory fire in Arizona as a case study, John Ehret emphasizes the importance of building interagency relationships.

Take a different tack

Young adults can be a tough demographic to reach with fire prevention messaging. Today, they seem very interested in environmental issues. Let's expand our messages to appeal to their interests!​ Kathi Osmonson explains how.

August training update from the SFMD

Deputy State Fire Marshal Dan Buchholz, Code Development and Training Specialist, outlines upcoming training opportunities.​


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