Author: U.s. Department of Homeland Security
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781494267339
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
In 2004, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) worked in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to revise the 1998 text, Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire Service: Problems and Solutions. The original text was based on a series of workshops bringing together volunteer fire service members from all the States. This edition has been enhanced with new research and current issues as the emergency services enter the 21st century. Many of the original reasons for the recruitment problems remain: lack of time, apathy, and excessive requirements. However, they appear to have become even greater issues with the passing of time. Although the recruitment and retention challenges continue to grow, some volunteer organizations maintain good membership while others continue to function with reduced numbers. Those organizations that seek solutions and adapt to our changing personnel environment are successful. Individuals are still willing to give their time to volunteer emergency services organizations provided the following: The experience is rewarding and worth their time; The training requirements are not excessive; The time demands are adaptable and manageable; They are rewarded with a personal sense of value; There is good leadership minimizing conflict; There is ample support for the organization. The emergency services are the most demanding of volunteer activities today. The physical and time demands associated with training; responding to incidents; maintaining facilities, apparatus, and equipment; fundraising; and administering a nonprofit corporation are grueling if not managed properly. In today's hectic world, strong leadership is required to make the emergency services the organizations that will attract volunteers. This text will cover many of the problems of recruitment and retention and provide some examples of solutions that have worked in volunteer organizations across the Nation.
Retention and Recruitment for the Volunteer Emergency Services
Author: U.s. Department of Homeland Security
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781494267339
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
In 2004, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) worked in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to revise the 1998 text, Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire Service: Problems and Solutions. The original text was based on a series of workshops bringing together volunteer fire service members from all the States. This edition has been enhanced with new research and current issues as the emergency services enter the 21st century. Many of the original reasons for the recruitment problems remain: lack of time, apathy, and excessive requirements. However, they appear to have become even greater issues with the passing of time. Although the recruitment and retention challenges continue to grow, some volunteer organizations maintain good membership while others continue to function with reduced numbers. Those organizations that seek solutions and adapt to our changing personnel environment are successful. Individuals are still willing to give their time to volunteer emergency services organizations provided the following: The experience is rewarding and worth their time; The training requirements are not excessive; The time demands are adaptable and manageable; They are rewarded with a personal sense of value; There is good leadership minimizing conflict; There is ample support for the organization. The emergency services are the most demanding of volunteer activities today. The physical and time demands associated with training; responding to incidents; maintaining facilities, apparatus, and equipment; fundraising; and administering a nonprofit corporation are grueling if not managed properly. In today's hectic world, strong leadership is required to make the emergency services the organizations that will attract volunteers. This text will cover many of the problems of recruitment and retention and provide some examples of solutions that have worked in volunteer organizations across the Nation.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781494267339
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
In 2004, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) worked in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to revise the 1998 text, Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire Service: Problems and Solutions. The original text was based on a series of workshops bringing together volunteer fire service members from all the States. This edition has been enhanced with new research and current issues as the emergency services enter the 21st century. Many of the original reasons for the recruitment problems remain: lack of time, apathy, and excessive requirements. However, they appear to have become even greater issues with the passing of time. Although the recruitment and retention challenges continue to grow, some volunteer organizations maintain good membership while others continue to function with reduced numbers. Those organizations that seek solutions and adapt to our changing personnel environment are successful. Individuals are still willing to give their time to volunteer emergency services organizations provided the following: The experience is rewarding and worth their time; The training requirements are not excessive; The time demands are adaptable and manageable; They are rewarded with a personal sense of value; There is good leadership minimizing conflict; There is ample support for the organization. The emergency services are the most demanding of volunteer activities today. The physical and time demands associated with training; responding to incidents; maintaining facilities, apparatus, and equipment; fundraising; and administering a nonprofit corporation are grueling if not managed properly. In today's hectic world, strong leadership is required to make the emergency services the organizations that will attract volunteers. This text will cover many of the problems of recruitment and retention and provide some examples of solutions that have worked in volunteer organizations across the Nation.
Retention and Recruitment for the Volunteer Emergency Services; Challenges and Solutions
Author:
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire Service: Problems and Solutions
Author: National Volunteer Fire Council
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire Service
Author: United States Fire Administration
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire Service
Author: National Volunteer Fire Council (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A significant finding that emerged from the intensive 1-day workshop was that the issues vary considerably from region to region, state to state, and even within parts of some states. This report addresses the general problems that face the volunteer fire and rescue service nationwide. Similar research is needed to identify problems particular to specific regions or states. The distinct problems of the retention and recruitment of ethnic minorities and women were addressed at the workshop.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A significant finding that emerged from the intensive 1-day workshop was that the issues vary considerably from region to region, state to state, and even within parts of some states. This report addresses the general problems that face the volunteer fire and rescue service nationwide. Similar research is needed to identify problems particular to specific regions or states. The distinct problems of the retention and recruitment of ethnic minorities and women were addressed at the workshop.
Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire Service
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Recruitment and Retention in the Volunteer Fire Service
Author: Reade Bush
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Retention and Recruitment for the Volunteer Emergency Services
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Volunteer fire departments
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Volunteer fire departments
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Improving Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters
Author: Jason Decremer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The number of active volunteer firefighters has been steadily dropping in the state of Connecticut for several years. At the same time, the number of public service calls for fire departments has been on the rise. This problem impacts fire protection and municipalities that rely on volunteer fire departments. The purpose of this narrative study was to explore why volunteer firefighter numbers have been declining, the extent to which recruitment and retention programs are used in volunteer fire departments, and how these programs contribute to a fire department's ability to recruit members. Perry's public service motivation model provided the theoretical framework for the study. Research questions focused on improving recruitment and retention programs. Data were collected from interviews with 5 current chief officers and 5 former firefighters in Connecticut and from organizational documents in local fire departments. Open, axial, and selective coding were used to identify 5 themes: lack of awareness of state policy on recruitment and retention, lack of recruitment, public service motivation, retention, and time. A key theme emerging from this study were that participating fire departments have limited effective recruitment and retention programs. The positive social change implications stemming from this study include recommendations to fire department leadership to consider a unified recruitment and retention strategy. This determination provides a foundation for volunteer fire departments to make informed decisions on how to increase recruitment and retention in their respective communities.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The number of active volunteer firefighters has been steadily dropping in the state of Connecticut for several years. At the same time, the number of public service calls for fire departments has been on the rise. This problem impacts fire protection and municipalities that rely on volunteer fire departments. The purpose of this narrative study was to explore why volunteer firefighter numbers have been declining, the extent to which recruitment and retention programs are used in volunteer fire departments, and how these programs contribute to a fire department's ability to recruit members. Perry's public service motivation model provided the theoretical framework for the study. Research questions focused on improving recruitment and retention programs. Data were collected from interviews with 5 current chief officers and 5 former firefighters in Connecticut and from organizational documents in local fire departments. Open, axial, and selective coding were used to identify 5 themes: lack of awareness of state policy on recruitment and retention, lack of recruitment, public service motivation, retention, and time. A key theme emerging from this study were that participating fire departments have limited effective recruitment and retention programs. The positive social change implications stemming from this study include recommendations to fire department leadership to consider a unified recruitment and retention strategy. This determination provides a foundation for volunteer fire departments to make informed decisions on how to increase recruitment and retention in their respective communities.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Recruitment and Retention Manual
Author: U. S. Fire Administration
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This manual presents guidance for the managers of emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in the recruitment and retention of volunteer personnel.
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This manual presents guidance for the managers of emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in the recruitment and retention of volunteer personnel.