Bringing on new members

Our department follows the old traditions of a secret ballot after a prospective member files the appropriate paperwork to become a volunteer. The member can only receive 3 "no" votes and they are not allowed on. Whether or not majority rules, they are off if any 3 members vote no. How do you guys go about bring members on? Honestly, I don't like our ways, but this is our bylaws (which should be changed). I've seen guys who would've been good firefighters get shot down. Any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by lori Tallman on May 20, 2009 at 12:41pm

let them prove thierselves to the senior FF's then if they don't make the meetings, set number of calls, Never show up for fundraisers and don't participate in trainings, BOOT EM OUT!

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Permalink Reply by Mick Shelley on May 20, 2009 at 12:46pm

I feel that is the person that want's to join the fire department,
as long as they do not have a criminal backround, should be
given the chance in joining.