What’s YOUR Problem?

What’s your favorite tip for motivating new members?

Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips

April 28, 2025 01:20 PM •

Billy Goldfeder

In this episode of “What’s YOUR Problem?” Chief Goldfeder answers a simple question about the best way to motivate new members:

What’s your favorite tip for motivating new members?

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The fire chief as chief risk manager

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This article, originally published in May of 2023, has been updated.

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Billy Goldfeder

Billy Goldfeder

Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department. He also serves as Lexipol’s senior fire advisor and is a member of the Fire Chief/FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board. Goldfeder is a member of the Board of Directors for several organizations: the IAFC, the September 11th Families Association and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). He also provides expert review assistance to the CDC NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Goldfeder is the recipient of numerous operational and administrative awards, appointments and recognitions. He has served on several NFPA and IAFC committees, has authored numerous articles and books, and presented several sessions at industry events. Chief Goldfeder co-hosts the website www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com.