Recruitment and Retention
The North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs (NCAFC), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is launching an urgent volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention campaign across the state. This grant is part of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
This grant is currently working with eleven different departments & associations. This consists of a total of 137 different fire departments across the state of North Carolina. The grant assists each of these eleven departments and associations with marketing support. It provides customized marketing materials, resources, recruiting and retention tools, and leadership training. The goal is to add volunteer firefighters over the course of the project, enabling the departments to operate at optimal staffing levels.
NCAFC Receive FEMA SAFER Grant
to Address North Carolina Volunteer Firefighter Shortage
Brunswick County Fire Chiefs Association
Buncombe County Fire Chiefs Association
Chinquapin Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Cleveland County Firefighters Association
McDowell Fire and Rescue Association
Pitt County Firefighters Association
Randolph County Association of Fire Chiefs
Ranlo Fire and Rescue
Smith Grove Fire Department
Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Wayne County Firefighters Association
Current Participating North Carolina Departments and Associations
Through the grant, a statewide volunteer firefighter media campaign will be implemented, which will include social media and radio ads, a recruitment video/PSA, and a revamped statewide campaign.
Please Engage Volunteers to Sign Up at volunteerfirenc.org
The Next Generation of Volunteer Firefighters
#WENEEDYOUNC
PSAs
60 second version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1afGc8E4dI
30 second version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZXqPrNvPQ
15 second version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dFynI4fz-E
Retention and Recruitment Resources
NCAFC Recruitment and Retention Public Announcements
Eleven North Carolina fire departments and associations across East, West and Piedmont regions, have been selected to participate in the two-year SAFER grant to receive support in their recruiting and retaining efforts of volunteer firefighters in their communities.
NCAFC announces FREE Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification Course: This free certification course is being offered at three different locations across NC through the SAFER Grant in 2024. The course will build skills in:
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The “membership lifecycle”
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Marketing for recruitment
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“Selling” your department
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Interacting with the public
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Working with your leaders
Pre-registration and 6 hours of pre-work is required. Travel Reimbursement Available. Spaces are limited.
June 14 & 15
8 hours per day
Emergency Service Training Building
Asheville NC
June 29 & 20
8 hours per day
Raleigh Area
(Location TBD)
Sept. 14 & 15
8 hours per day
Bolivia Training Center, NC
Chief Tracy Mosley
NCAFC Program Coordinator
EMAIL:
tmosley@ncafc.com
PHONE:
1-888-50-CHIEF (2-4433) opt. 3
For More Information or Questions about SAFER Grant
Spectrum Local News | February 2024
Interview with Chief Mosley
