The number of firefighter candidates is dwindling each year, and even more, the Great Resignation is affecting companies and organizations across the United States, and no industry is immune.* Fire departments face annual turnover rates of around 10-20%. Even more concerning, EMS statistics are reaching 20-30% rates, meaning that organizations must replace nearly their entire workforce every four years.*** We’re likely to see volunteer departments struggle more than career departments, primarily due to challenges with certifications and training.** In this webinar, we will explore practical ways to recruit, train, and retain personnel from industry experts that will make training on various subjects engaging and valuable.
We’ll cover how to build a comprehensive training program that:
- recruits personnel
- 支持他们的李尔王ning
- and motivates them to stay.
Join Chase Sargent, Brandon Dreiman, and Phil Jose for a discussion on current challenges fire departments and EMS agencies face today & how to overcome them–all through real-life examples & stories.
Walk away with actionable ideas on how to recruit talent, provide critical training, and retain your firefighters and EMS personnel.
Sources:
*https://www.firefighternation.com/news/eso-identifies-key-fire-service-trends-to-watch-in-2022/#gref
**https://www.nvfc.org/leaderships-impact-on-recruitment-and-retention/
***https://www.eso.com/blog/improving-ems-fire-department-employment-retention/
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