How volunteer fire chiefs can effectively serve their communities and value their members
Potential volunteers have many choices as to where to spend their time. Time is valuable and limited, and how we as fire chiefs use a volunteer’s time in the fire department is key to retaining active volunteers.
Capable volunteer fire chiefs know how to focus volunteer firefighters’ time and energy on activities that have the greatest impact on the department’s mission, its service to the community, and the life safety of its members and citizens. Much of this comes down to understanding the volunteer chief’s role and how they can use their skills to support their members. Read More…