Recruitment and Retention

Odessa Fire Rescue lost 35 employees last year, most of whom headed to other departments for higher pay; another 22 have left so far this year

The diversity, equity and inclusion-focused report recommends actions fire departments can take to improve recruitment and retention

Marietta's new hires got 9% raises, veteran firefighters did not; members are now pressing for a structured pay scale

Fueled by a staffing shortage, the Kirkland Fire Department is also offering reimbursement for the costs of exams

Eric Wisher, president of Troy Uniform Firefighters Association Local 86, suggests the city lower the requirement to an EMT certification

Firefighting is a tough business, and firefighters — more than most other professionals — need to possess a multitude of skills and talents

A cautionary tale for fire service personnel who are just starting in their careers

The court will reconvene on July 13 to determine which departments may be released next

Those with an active fire and EMT certification can receive $2,500, and those with a fire-paramedic certification can receive $3,000

The class of 90 includes one woman and recruits who speak a variety of languages

A judge found that minority representation increased, but some current and retired Black firefighters said their numbers continued to dwindle

“There were insufficient facts to determine if the testing process was violated by the other members of the class,” a D.C. Fire and EMS spokeswoman said

With its $3.4M budget, the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program has trained more than 3,000 individuals and helped more than 140 get jobs in the fire service

The struggle of EMS in the fire service

Listen as Gordon Graham breaks down the responsibility of supervisors in fostering the growth of those they lead