Volunteer Fire Service Recruitment and Retention
Volunteer Fire Service Recruitment and Retention Survey
The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) Recruitment and Retention Committee is conducting a critical survey aimed at understanding the successes and challenges faced by volunteer fire departments across the province. Your participation is essential in helping us gather valuable insights that will guide our efforts to support and strengthen the volunteer fire service.
The purpose of this survey is to gather information on the experiences within volunteer fire departments, identifying both the successes and the challenges encountered. The data collected will be shared to encourage discussions among departments and communities about how to address these challenges. Additionally, the insights will help us develop targeted recommendations and tools for recruitment and retention.
This survey is intended for firefighters, fire chiefs, and municipal representatives who are involved in or have experience with a volunteer fire service. For the purposes of this survey, “volunteer” is defined as those who serve without remuneration, are paid-on-call, receive a stipend, are part of a composite department, or hold any similar position that fits the category of non-salaried fire personnel.
The survey is structured into three streams, each tailored to a specific perspective: firefighters, fire chiefs, and municipal representatives. The first question will ask you to select the stream or perspective you are responding from, and the survey will then guide you through the appropriate set of questions.
Please take the time to complete this survey by end of the day on Friday, September 27th, 2024. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of the volunteer fire service in Alberta.
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Thank you in advance for your time and input. Your participation will make a significant difference in our collective efforts to support and enhance the volunteer fire service across the province.
Alberta Fire Chiefs Association
