Volunteerism: Recruitment and retention efforts, professionalism and future members

In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch about fire service volunteerism, recruitment and retention efforts, and professionalism

In this episode of FireRescue1's Side Alpha podcast, host Marc Bashoor speaks with National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chair Steve Hirsch to get an insider’s perspective on volunteerism in the fire service, how to stem declining numbers, ideas for root success strategies for recruitment and retention efforts, and the future of the fire service.

(Note: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

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Leadership is essential in all facets of fire and rescue operations, from making critical time-sensitive decisions at the command post to developing the strategic vision for a fire department or district.

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Side Alpha on FireRescue1 podcast is hosted by Chief Marc Bashoor, Executive Editor of FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com. Chief Bashoor tackles the state of the fire service and pressing issues facing firefighters and fire departments at all levels.

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