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Discussion on how annual intra- and inter-departmental recognition can benefit member retention, community awareness, and new member recruitment. What awards does your department offer? What problems have you encountered?

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What awards does your department offer? What postives and negatives have you encountered?

Started by Ryan James Johnsrud Jul 23, 2010. 0 Replies

I am developing a program where responders record their own hours so the leadership can review and acknowledge each responder's commitment and service to our department.  I anticipate there will be…Continue

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Comment by Ryan James Johnsrud on July 16, 2010 at 10:02am
It is a tricky subject. No one says they do the work for the glory or the recognition, but responders need a goal to shoot for; something more than a vague idea of excellence. As a member of a volunteer department this is especially important. Even just the daily work and maintence that occurs in a paid department requires time away from family and free-time (and there is no adrenaline rush!) I have been thinking about presenting an idea for a three tier award system for hours of service over the past year.

Level I- Given when a responder puts in an additional 25 hrs of work.

Level II- 50-74 hrs.

Level III- 75+ hrs.

Each level would have a name like "Smoke-Eater Service Award, etc". Responders would log their hours in a manual at the Fire Hall in one of three sections: Call Response, Training, Department Maintence (cleaning, apparatus repair, community out-reach, and training/SOP development)

I'm just spit-balling here if you have any input feel free to let her rip!!
 

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