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SUMMARY:In-Person - Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers\, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign\, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the importance of leadership will also be covered. \nInstructor: Doug Cline \nTo register email Kelley Willford at kwillford@planovfd.com
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-essentials-of-volunteer-retention-recruitment-2/
LOCATION:Plano Station 1\, 3210 Plano Road\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage
DESCRIPTION:When someone becomes a volunteer firefighter\, it impacts the whole family. Spouses\, in particular\, will be there to support their loved one while keeping things on track at home. In this NVFC webinar\, author Anne Gagliano and her husband\, Captain Mike Gagliano\, share their 40-plus years of personal experience on how marriage can thrive in the chaotic world of firefighting. This webinar will focus on the essential conversations for firefighter couples to have specific to the unique challenges of the job. Bring your spouse!
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-challenges-of-the-firefighter-marriage/
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