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Attention Tennessee Fire Chiefs: Volunteer Recruitment Assistance Available

13 February 2017

Problem: Recruitment and retention of volunteers in fire departments. Solution: Volunteer Workforce …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2017/02/13/attention-tennessee-fire-chiefs-volunteer-recruitment-assistance-available

Combining Monthly Meeting with Community Event Case Study

13 February 2017

Effort blends recruitment, retention, community involvement, financial assistance (Bethel Acres Volunteer …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/combining-monthly-meeting-with-community-event-case-study

Revitalizing Recruitment Efforts Case Study

13 February 2017

Evaluation & revitalization of recruitment efforts with help from local university (West Point Volunteer …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/revitalizing-recruitment-efforts-case-study

SAFER Application Period Open January 9 to February 10

4 January 2017

SAFER application period open January 9 to February 10. Start planning your FY 2016 SAFER Grant application …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/safer-application-period-open-january-9-to-february-10

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Volunteer Profile Form

10 August 2016

Form used by FASNY to acquire data on new volunteer firefighters.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-volunteer-profile-form

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Fire In You Campaign Brochure

10 August 2016

Sample recruitment brochure

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-fire-in-you-campaign-brochure

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Fire In You Campaign Poster (Female)

10 August 2016

Poster (female) from FASNY’s Fire In You campaign designed to inform and drive interest to the campaign …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-fire-in-you-campaign-poster-(female)

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Fire In You Campaign Poster (Male)

10 August 2016

Poster from FASNY’s Fire In You campaign designed to inform and drive interest to the campaign …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-fire-in-you-campaign-poster-(male)

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Tuition Reimbursement Program Handbook

10 August 2016

VISION: Program Handbook for FASNY’s community college tuition reimbursement program.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-tuition-reimbursement-program-handbook

Oklahoma State Fire Association: Volunteer Firefighter Job Description

18 February 2016

VISION: Document provides a sample job description for firefighter and physical agility testing.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/oklahoma-state-fire-association-volunteer-firefighter-job-description

IAFF Diversity Initiative: Achieving and Retaining a Diverse Fire Service Workforce

18 February 2016

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iaff-diversity-initiative-achieving-and-retaining-a-diverse-fire-service-workforce

Communicating Your Passion

9 April 2015

Webinar: Tips to help your members effectively tell others in your community how excited and proud volunteer …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/communicating-your-passion-webinar

The Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association Announces the Kick-Off of the Everyday Hero Recruitment Campaign

6 March 2015

Cromwell, Conn. - Today, the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association (CFCA), in partnership with the International …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/the-connecticut-fire-chiefs-association-announces-the-kick-off-of-the-everyday-hero-recruitment-campaign

Taking Responsibility for a Positive Public Image (webinar)

12 January 2015

Uses the companion guide to discuss how and why departments must take a proactive approach to reputation …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-webinar-taking-responsibility-for-a-positive-public-image

The Total Cost of Fire in the United States

16 September 2014

An NFPA report from 2014 written by John R. Hall, Jr. Page 28 discusses the value of donated time of …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-total-cost-of-fire-in-the-united-states

The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter

16 September 2014

Article in the NY Times from August 2014 about the decline in the number of volunteer firefighters.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-disappearing-volunteer-firefighter

Guide to Best Practices in Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention

16 September 2014

Volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention resources from PFESI.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/guide-to-best-practices-in-volunteer-firefighter-recruitment-and-retention

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention in Rural Pennsylvania

16 September 2014

Report includes policy considerations applicable across the United States and to rural Pennsylvania.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/volunteer-firefighter-recruitment-and-retention-in-rural-pennsylvania

Cost to Outfit a Firefighter

7 May 2014

Graphic illustrating the costs to outfit a firefighter.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/cost-to-outfit-a-firefighter

VCOS Blue Ribbon Report: Preserving and Improving the Future of the Volunteer Fire Service

29 April 2014

This VCOS ribbon report details steps to take to ensure the future of the volunteer fire service.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-blue-ribbon-report-preserving-and-improving-the-future-of-the-volunteer-fire-service