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Firefighters Recruitment & Retention Grant Results 2016

This summary highlights the activities and outcomes of various fire departments in Pennsylvania that received recruitment and retention grants in 2016. Initiatives included posters, websites, videos, and events to attract new firefighters and support members, resulting in successful recruitment and appreciation efforts. The grants facilitated the acquisition of materials for advertising, promotional items, and mentoring programs, leading to the recruitment of new members and the recognition of existing ones. A variety of strategies, such as public events, print and electronic media, and community engagement, were employed to boost membership numbers and improve retention rates across different fire companies.

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Firefighters Recruitment & Retention Grant Results 2016

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  1. Firemen’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania 2016 Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Initiative Summary of Activities & Results Project managed by

  2. Aston Township Fire Department $5,000 Grant Activity: Obtain a tent, posters, sign board and advertising for recruitment. Result: 5 new firefighters 2 new support members (fundraising & administrative)

  3. Blue RockRegional Fire District $5,000 Grant Activity: Website, poster and advertisements Conduct open house and public events Retention appreciation events for the members Result: 18 new firefighters 1 new support members

  4. CanonsburgVolunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Video production Printed materials Promotional items Result: 8 new firefighters 1 new support member 1 former member returned

  5. Citizen’s Hose Company No. 1of Dillsburg $3.136 Grant Activity: Flyers in Newspapers twice monthly Result: 0 new firefighters

  6. Conshohocken Fire Company #1 $5,000 Grant Activity: Produced video & promotional flyer Result: 6 new firefighters

  7. Diamond Fire Company of Walnutport $5,000 Grant Activity: Recruitment signs, banners, and flyers obtained and strategically placed in the community; as well as a large sign on Main St. Logo wear for members meeting performance/recruiting duties Result: 2 new firefighters 1 new support members

  8. Flourtown Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Developed a video & created and implemented a mentoring program Result: 2 new firefighters 2 new fire police members

  9. Franklintown & CommunityFire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Retention activities involving social events, logo wear and awards for performance Result: Current members were recognized for their service and retained.

  10. Hummel’s WharfFire Department $5,000 Grant Activity: Advertisement via Billboards TV/Radio Newspaper Student First Responder Program Result: 5 new firefighters

  11. Lake HarmonyVolunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Expand on program from prior year Provide logo wear for use at promotional events and fundraisers. Result: 2 new firefighters 1 new support member

  12. MillbourneVolunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Design, prepare and print a variety of recruitment materials & retention performance recognition items Result: 4 new firefighters

  13. North Belle VernonVolunteer Fire Company $1,864 Grant Activity: Purchased and installed a lighted public information sign for recruiting new members Result: 6 new firefighters

  14. Rothsville VFC &Fire Department of Mount Joy $10,000 Grant Activity: Sponsored a Countywide cooperative effort advertising for regional recruiting day based on success of Mt. Joy area 2015 grant. 8 Fire companies participated in: Newspaper ads, electronic billboard, radio ad Result: 11 new firefighters 1 new fire police member 3 new support members

  15. United Hook & LadderCompany #33 $5,000 Grant Activity: Created and used brochures, yard signs printed materials Conducted a citizens fire academy Result: 5 new firefighters

  16. 2016 FASP Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Summary $75,000 committed in grant money 16 fire/EMS agencies 75 firefighters, 3 fire police and 9 active/support members.

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