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Jerry Vernon Nelson
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Recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Walker Dec 28, 2011. 23 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for ideas on recruitment, retention once they have joined and any recruitment materials any one may have to pass on to our department.In today's computer generation society it seems more…Continue
Welcome, Jerry Nelson!
Profile Information
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Administrative Staff / Team Member
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 35
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Klickitat County Fire District #3
- Years With Department/Agency
- 2
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://kcfd3.com
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- I was a member of Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue for 30 years.
- My Training:
- Worked up the ranks from firefighter, pump operator, Lieutenant, Paramedic, Training Officer, to Assistant Chief.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- To help people in need
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Helping people in need
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- All volunteer firefighters. Not enough volunteers to meet demands. No enough training hr. to meet demands. Old school thinking of some old timers.
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Jerry, Welcome to Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.
Chief William Sharp
Brookings Fire / Rescue