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Help Wanted – Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
This book will empower the volunteer fire service to move past discussing and onto resolving recruitment challenges by providing a 5-step process for designing a successful recruitment program. Hypothesis 1 - A majority of volunteer/POC fire departments do not have formal recruitment/retention programs for managing their staffing levels. Hypothesis 2 - Monetary compensation has little affect on a volunteer/POC firefighter’s decision to serve their organization. Hypothesis 3 - An increase in required training is not likely to cause an exodus of volunteer/POC firefighters Hypothesis 4 - Volunteer/POC firefighters feel that the state of Wisconsin certification requirements are too easy. Perhaps the largest surprise in this ...
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What’s under you?
Last month I was visiting a friend and he gave me a tour of the new house he and his wife were building. It was a standard ranch style house, and at 1200sqft it would be considered modest in comparison to the 3500sqft mc mansions that were so common just a few years ago. Dave and his wife are approaching retirement and as we walked through the house he pointed out the amenities that would... [Read more]
Only 2 more days!!!!
It is my favorite time of year, no not spring. It is time for FDIC! I love training! After twelve months of planning, designing, and delivering various training lessons, I get to move to the other side of the table and there is no better place than FDIC. This is where the best of the best come to teach and to learn. Below is a picture of a live fire class... [Read more]
PACKED HOUSE at ICESA Training
Xtreme FD was in Iowa County over the weekend to present TEN-23. The Mineral Point Fire Department hosted the class that was both training and fundraising event for the Iowa County Emergency Services Association. The classroom was packed, with over 70 registered for the five hour class. TEN-23 is designed to train immediate level firefighters, company, and chief officers in making better tactical... [Read more]
Mineral Point is the place to be……
Registration for the Iowa County Emergency Services Association 2012 spring educational seminar is now open. We welcome Alan Rufer from Xtreme FD, LLC to Iowa County to present his signature TEN-23 class. Alan has been presenting TEN-23 to firefighters in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa for several years. TEN-23 is a fast paced class that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Mineral... [Read more]
Open Thread – Osha vs Charlesonton FD
Looks like OSHA and the Charleston Fire Department are at odds again of the safety of their operations. Members, please read the article http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/1234889-OSHA-First-job-at-scene-of-fire-is-paperwork/ and share your thoughts. We would love to hear your thoughts on this one! Read More →
5 Steps for a successful class
One of the questions I get on a regular basis from other instructors is – what do I do to make sure my classes are a success. There is no way to guarantee a class will be a success and I will be the first to tell you, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. However, there are things you can do to help put the odds in your favor, below are my top five. 5. Listen to your audience.... [Read more]
