I took particular interest in the sample best practice document titled "Pledge to My Peers" that frankly, is appropriate to "kids of all ages" in our fire departments.
Read More »GREAT NEWS: SAFER Application Period Extended
In order for all potential applicants to have sufficient time to consider this revised policy guidance, DHS will extend the 2009 SAFER application period. The new application deadline will be 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Friday, January 15, 2010.
Read More »VFDs Get Creative About Recruiting
Allowing interested candidates to specialize as fire police or pump operators is a great way to spread the work load. As the article says, not everyone needs to be the person running into the burning building as all the sane people are running out.
Read More »REVIEW: SuffolksBravest.com
Check out www.suffolksbravest.com and see how their county has established itself as the clearinghouse for volunteer recruitment.
Read More »NVFC Offers PodCast to Help with SAFER Grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently accepting applications for FY 2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) Grants. The application period closes on December 18, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
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