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Firefighter Recruitment & Retention Initiatives in Pennsylvania – 2018 Program Summary

Summary of activities and results from the Firemen’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania's grant program for recruitment and retention projects across various volunteer fire companies. Projects include marketing, website development, signage, and incentives to attract and retain firefighters. The program supported by grants totaling $75,000 showed positive results in recruiting new members and retaining existing ones in different fire departments.

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Firefighter Recruitment & Retention Initiatives in Pennsylvania – 2018 Program Summary

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  1. Firemen’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania 2018 Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Initiative Summary of Activities & Results Project managed by

  2. Adams TownshipVolunteer Fire Company $ 3,500 Grant Activity: Develop and post recruitment signage Recruitment - Conducted a community open house Retention – provided logo wear for service performance Result: 1 new firefighter 1 new support firefighters

  3. Alert Volunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Various marketing and advertising items were obtained Recruitment items placed in high travelled locations in the community Result: 4 new firefighters 2 new junior firefighters

  4. Bendersville Community Fire Department $5,000 Grant Activity: Create and release new website with retention focus Use Fitness spotlight as a R&R plan Marketing & advertising materials Result: The program is just implemented and too early for results

  5. Blue Rock RegionalFire Department $5,000 Grant Activity: vents to recruit members Result: 7 new firefighters 5 new support members

  6. BrooksideFire Company $6,986 Grant Activity: Upgrade fire station sign to include recruitment information Supplies, equipment, materials for use at public events to recruit members Result: 3 new firefighters 2 new junior firefighters

  7. Buchanan ValleyVolunteer Fire Department $5,000 Grant Activity: Develop and send bulk mailing to residents for recruitment, conduct open house and logo wear for use at events Result: 7 new firefighters

  8. www.helpfightfire.com Chester County Fire Chief’s Association $5,000 Grant Activity: Redesign of website Create recruitment videos to be placed on the homepage of the website. Create handouts used during recruitment events. Result: 10 new firefighters - countywide

  9. www.fightdelcofires.com. Delaware County VolunteerFiremen’s Association $5,000 Grant Activity: Update website Expand social media engagement Work into various community events Result: The program is just begun and it is too early to determine results.

  10. East PetersburgVolunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Purchase recruitment materials to be used as recruitment tools throughout 2018 and 2019. Purchased winter response bags for current members as retention incentives. Result: 51 firefighters continued service

  11. Fairview TownshipVolunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Retention of 8 members who have improved skills/knowledge via training/certification Result: 8 firefighters expanded skills and knowledge and continued service

  12. Garden Spot Fire Rescue $5,000 Grant Activity: Recruitment support items Retention awards and event Result: 10 new firefighters 6 new support members

  13. Highland Park Volunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Develop, print, and mass mail recruitment Posters and banners to be obtained and placed in high-profile locations for recruitment. Logo wear for those involved in recruitment Result: 10 to 15 new firefighters expected

  14. King of PrussiaVolunteer Fire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Incentives provided to retain members, including logo wear and awards for service recognition Result: 65 firefighters continued service

  15. MillbourneFire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Recruitment materials developed & provided at public events Retention incentives included event, logo wear, gifts for service levels. Result: 2 new firefighters 1 new support member

  16. Reno Volunteer Fire Department $5,000 Grant Activity: Purchased signs to use for recruiting members Result: 4 new members - 3 for fundraising, 1 as secretary 1 new fire police

  17. South Fayette VolunteerFire Company $5,000 Grant Activity: Purchased a tent with recruitment slogan printed on it for use at job fairs, community days and other public events. Produced recruitment video Develop and print recruitment brochures Result: The program is just begun and it is too early to determine results.

  18. 2018 FASP Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Summary $75,000 committed in grant money 16 fire/EMS agencies 58 firefighters, 2junior firefighters 1fire police and 16 active/support members. 124 continued service

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