Author: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
A Study of Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Author: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43
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The Feasibility of Regionalizing Pennsylvania's Volunteer Fire Companies
Author: Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
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Category : Volunteer fire departments
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Publisher:
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Category : Volunteer fire departments
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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An Examination of Factors Influencing Retention of Volunteer Firefighters in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Author: James E. Catino
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, nearly 90% of all firefighting personnel are volunteers. These volunteer emergency services organizations not only provide the invaluable service of public safety, but also produce a significant cost savings for local municipalities. The number of people who volunteer in Pennsylvania?s fire companies has been on a steady decline for the past several decades. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) tracked the number of volunteer firefighters from the period of 1976 to 1995 and estimated that the number of volunteers dropped from 300,000 to 70,000. The State Fire Commissioner reports that the number is closer to 50,000 today. Literature on this subject is mostly oriented toward the causes of the volunteer decline. In the study reported here, the researcher utilized semi-structured interviews, observations, and document reviews to collect pertinent data. A qualitative research methodology was selected in order to obtain "thick, rich data" as compared to the previous data collected by surveys. The researcher examined if existing firefighter retention strategies are working, how they can be improved, and discusses possible new strategies to enhance the effort of volunteer fire company administrators. During the interview process, the researcher was able to reinforce some of the previous data regarding attrition, especially in the areas of time requirements, leadership, and internal conflict. Further, in relation to study?s framework, it was identified that the vast majority of motivational techniques being employed by volunteer fire company leadership were extrinsic in nature. The researcher summarizes the data, makes conclusions, and offers recommendations at multiple levels of government.
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, nearly 90% of all firefighting personnel are volunteers. These volunteer emergency services organizations not only provide the invaluable service of public safety, but also produce a significant cost savings for local municipalities. The number of people who volunteer in Pennsylvania?s fire companies has been on a steady decline for the past several decades. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) tracked the number of volunteer firefighters from the period of 1976 to 1995 and estimated that the number of volunteers dropped from 300,000 to 70,000. The State Fire Commissioner reports that the number is closer to 50,000 today. Literature on this subject is mostly oriented toward the causes of the volunteer decline. In the study reported here, the researcher utilized semi-structured interviews, observations, and document reviews to collect pertinent data. A qualitative research methodology was selected in order to obtain "thick, rich data" as compared to the previous data collected by surveys. The researcher examined if existing firefighter retention strategies are working, how they can be improved, and discusses possible new strategies to enhance the effort of volunteer fire company administrators. During the interview process, the researcher was able to reinforce some of the previous data regarding attrition, especially in the areas of time requirements, leadership, and internal conflict. Further, in relation to study?s framework, it was identified that the vast majority of motivational techniques being employed by volunteer fire company leadership were extrinsic in nature. The researcher summarizes the data, makes conclusions, and offers recommendations at multiple levels of government.
An Examination of Factors Influencing Retention of Volunteer Firefighters in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Author: James Catino
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Volunteer fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, nearly 90% of all firefighting personnel are volunteers. These volunteer emergency services organizations not only provide the invaluable service of public safety, but also produce a significant cost savings for local municipalities. The number of people who volunteer in Pennsylvania's fire companies has been on a steady decline for the past several decades. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) tracked the number of volunteer firefighters from the period of 1976 to 1995 and estimated that the number of volunteers dropped from 300,000 to 70,000. The State Fire Commissioner reports that the number is closer to 50,000 today. Literature on this subject is mostly oriented toward the causes of the volunteer decline. In the study reported here, the researcher utilized semi-structured interviews, observations, and document reviews to collect pertinent data. A qualitative research methodology was selected in order to obtain "thick, rich data" as compared to the previous data collected by surveys. The researcher examined if existing firefighter retention strategies are working, how they can be improved, and discusses possible new strategies to enhance the effort of volunteer fire company administrators. During the interview process, the researcher was able to reinforce some of the previous data regarding attrition, especially in the areas of time requirements, leadership, and internal conflict. Further, in relation to study's framework, it was identified that the vast majority of motivational techniques being employed by volunteer fire company leadership were extrinsic in nature. The researcher summarizes the data, makes conclusions, and offers recommendations at multiple levels of government.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Volunteer fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, nearly 90% of all firefighting personnel are volunteers. These volunteer emergency services organizations not only provide the invaluable service of public safety, but also produce a significant cost savings for local municipalities. The number of people who volunteer in Pennsylvania's fire companies has been on a steady decline for the past several decades. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) tracked the number of volunteer firefighters from the period of 1976 to 1995 and estimated that the number of volunteers dropped from 300,000 to 70,000. The State Fire Commissioner reports that the number is closer to 50,000 today. Literature on this subject is mostly oriented toward the causes of the volunteer decline. In the study reported here, the researcher utilized semi-structured interviews, observations, and document reviews to collect pertinent data. A qualitative research methodology was selected in order to obtain "thick, rich data" as compared to the previous data collected by surveys. The researcher examined if existing firefighter retention strategies are working, how they can be improved, and discusses possible new strategies to enhance the effort of volunteer fire company administrators. During the interview process, the researcher was able to reinforce some of the previous data regarding attrition, especially in the areas of time requirements, leadership, and internal conflict. Further, in relation to study's framework, it was identified that the vast majority of motivational techniques being employed by volunteer fire company leadership were extrinsic in nature. The researcher summarizes the data, makes conclusions, and offers recommendations at multiple levels of government.
Local Fire Administration in Pennsylvania
Author: Pennsylvania. Department of Internal Affairs
Publisher:
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Category : Fire departments
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Fire departments
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
EMS
Author: Judith E. Tintinalli
Publisher: PMPH-USA
ISBN: 9781607950431
Category : Emergency medical services
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
This is a resource for EMS services worldwide edited by an international team of experts. It helps EMS professionals plan and prepare for their role in saving lives.
Publisher: PMPH-USA
ISBN: 9781607950431
Category : Emergency medical services
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
This is a resource for EMS services worldwide edited by an international team of experts. It helps EMS professionals plan and prepare for their role in saving lives.
Firefighter safety study: review of the adequacy of response information on hazardous materials
Author: US Fire Administration
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Supporting Volunteer Fire Services in Pennsylvania
Author: Pennsylvania. Center for Local Government Services
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Category : Municipal government
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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Category : Municipal government
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Publication
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Category : Income tax
Languages : en
Pages : 908
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Category : Income tax
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954
Author:
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Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
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