Albany, New York– As an additional way to help fire departments boost the numbers of volunteer firefighters across the state, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today unveiled a brand new initiative aimed at recruiting a new generation of future volunteer firefighters. The “Youth Tool Kit” is a one-stop-shop for fire departments across the state to attract new members within a younger demographic.
“消防员需要正确的设备来完成工作;在这种情况下，我们正在提供帮助招募新一代志愿者所需的工具，“Fasny总统罗伯特·麦肯维尔说。“招聘是我们的首要任务之一，我们将在我们的阿森纳中使用各种武器来帮助吸引新成员。我们鼓励所有当地部门利用工具套件作为其招聘工作的一部分。“
Through an innovative new webpage, fire departments have the ability to download multi-media presentations, talking points, brochures and customizable presentations which allow virtually any fire department to help attract a younger generation of volunteers.
These materials will help fire personnel when they attend high school job fairs, or conduct fire safety presentations in the communities where they serve. They are especially designed to highlight the benefits of serving your community and specifically aimed at attracting youth in the volunteer fire service.
It is believed that in the late 1990’s there were approximately 120,000 volunteer firefighters in New York State. That number fell as low as 85,000 in 2010. In the past 4 years, more than 12,000 new recruits have signed up but that number barely offsets the losses due to age, retirements and population shifts.
This new initiative will help attract new, young members who will serve as volunteer firefighters for years to come. The website was designed and implemented by Syracuse-based ABC Creative Group and can be found athttp://www.recruitny.org/youth
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Founded in 1872, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) represents the interests of the more than 90,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in New York State. For more information, visitwww.fasny.com.
