volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention strategy

Please rate each area of your department according to the scale below. If you rank anystatement below a “3”, use the associated tool to improve this area of your department.5 = I agree (this statement is definitely true for my fire department).4 = I agree slightly (this statement is sometimes or partly true).3 = Uncertain (I don't know).2 = I disagree slightly (this statement is usually not true).1 = I disagree (this statement is definitely not true for my fire department).Statement Ranking Find out more…1 2 3 4 5 Tool: Fire department climateevaluation, page 41Senior members of the departmentmembers understand the perceptionmembers have of the departmentMy department engages in targetedrecruitment of volunteersMy department has a comprehensivevolunteer screening process1 2 3 4 5 Page 4: Target audiencesPage 16: Initiative 81 2 3 4 5 Tool: Volunteer screeningprocess guide, page 46Page 24: Initiative 15My department has a clear volunteer 1 2 3 4 5 Tool: Volunteer screeningfirefighter position description used inprocess guide, page 46recruitment materialsTool: Volunteer firefighterposition description, page 52Tool: Factsheet for applicants,page 53My department uses an application form 1 2 3 4 5 Tool: Application formMy department interviews applicants 1 2 3 4 5 Tool: Volunteer screeningprocess guide, page 46Tool: Tips & Hints: Interviews,page 60Tool: Sample InterviewQuestions, page 62My department checks applicant‟sreferencesTool: Local Fire Department Self-Assessment ToolUsed by: Fire Chief and department‟s fire officersWhen to use: To assess which areas of the strategy apply to the firedepartment. Also use as a transfer document for new Fire ChiefLearn more: Recruitment and Retention Strategy, page 3My department informs applicants oftheir acceptance or rejection in aprofessional manner1 2 3 4 5 Tool: Volunteer screeningprocess guide, page 46Tool: Application form, page 54Tool: Sample questions forreferences, page 671 2 3 4 5 Tool: Letter to successfulapplicants, page 69Tool: Letter to unsuccessfulapplicants, page 70Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Strategy & ToolkitPrepared by Volunteer Alberta for the Alberta Fire Chiefs’Association37