Successful Volunteer Retention and Recruitment in the Fire Service
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- ISBN 9781593706067
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 13 Aug 2025
- Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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In today's evolving landscape, fire departments across the nation (career and volunteer) face a growing challenge: attracting and keeping the best talent. This book delivers actionable solutions for leaders striving to strengthen their workforce and shape a more resilient, diverse, and dedicated fire service. Drawing from real-world case studies, data-driven insights, and firsthand experience, this book explores the root causes of staffing/volunteer issues and presents a roadmap to:
- Develop compelling recruitment campaigns that resonate with modern candidates
- Foster workplace cultures that support long-term retention
- Implement mentorship and career development programs that inspire growth
- Navigate generational differences and improve team cohesion
- Build sustainable strategies tailored to overcome unique barriers
Whether you're a fire chief, recruiter, HR professional, community leader, or aspiring firefighter, this guide offers essential tools to reignite passion for the fire service and secure its future.
Dr. Candice McDonald is an active volunteer first responder with two decades of experience as a firefighter, EMT, inspector, and instructor. She is the chief of the Office of Protective Services at the NASA Glenn Research Center, an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas, a mem-ber of the Fire Engineering/FDIC Advisory Board, a past president of the Cumberland Valley Vol-unteer Firefighters Association, and a past deputy CEO of the National Volunteer Fire Council. She holds an associate’s degree in health and human services, a bachelor’s degree in organizational management, a master’s degree in organizational leadership, and a doctorate in business administra-tion with a specialty in homeland security.
