Download or read book Cost Cutting Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments written by Charles K. Coe and published by Institute of Government University of Georgia. This book was released on 1982 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Assessing the Cost Burden on California s Volunteer Firefighters written by Pamela W. Martin and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main objective of this study was to answer the question: What, if any, cost burden is assumed by California's volunteer firefighters? While there are many studies on volunteerism in fire service, none directly examine the out of pocket expenses that may be incurred by non career-track firefighters. Volunteer fire departments represent a substantial cost savings in areas such as rural communities. However, studies indicate that often volunteer fire departments do not provide adequate equipment, leaving volunteers in the potential position of having to buy their own equipment. A more complete understanding of the price of being a volunteer firefighter would inform future policies designed to retain and support fire service volunteers. Sources of Data I obtained relevant data from a telephone survey. Responses were gathered from twelve fire chiefs in randomly-selected, all-volunteer fire departments throughout the state. Respondents discussed the costs of training and equipment and related expenses, as well as the non-monetary costs of the hours volunteers must spend in training and on duty. Conclusions and recommendations The results suggest that although volunteer firefighters do have out of pocket expenses, the costs do not appear prohibitively high, and volunteers for the most part accept expenditures as a part of the responsibility of service. Some volunteers are also on a career track, which may induce them to regard training and equipment as an investment. Based on the findings, the state should consider policy options designed to help communities that wish to augment the training and equipment that may be lacking at the level of the volunteer fire department. Such policies could include offering grants, matching funds, and low-interest loans. A follow-up study, including a comprehensive survey of volunteer firefighters, is needed to obtain a clearer picture of the state of volunteer fire service in California.
Download or read book A Leadership Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments written by Jack W. Snook and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must have resource examines the challenges of providing volunteer fire protection in modern day America. Readers are guided through a process of self-assessment and planning using case studies and activity worksheets. Skills and strategies are developed, yielding practical assistance to those charged with leading a volunteer fire department.
Download or read book Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire Service written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cost of Operating Different Types of Fire Departments written by Veronica Rose and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compares cost of operating a volunteer fire department with that of a paid fire department.
Download or read book Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire Service written by and published by FEMA. This book was released on with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cost of Operating a Paid V Volunteer Fire Department written by Veronica Rose and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses whether there are any studies comparing the cost of operating a volunteer with a paid fire department.
Download or read book Financial Management Guide for the Volunteer Fire Service written by National Volunteer Fire Council (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arson Control Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire Service written by William Troup and published by . This book was released on 2004-12-01 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all firefighters in the U.S., 73% are volunteers. Firefighting is one of the nation's most dangerous & hazardous jobs, with heart attacks, high physical stress levels, sprains, & strains all too common. This guide provides the rationale & suggestions for successfully implementing a health & wellness program in the volunteer service, & addresses many common roadblocks. Chapters: State of Health & Wellness in the Volunteer Fire Service; Importance of Health & Wellness in the Volunteer Fire Service; Volunteer Programs from across the Nation; Step-by-Step Guide for Developing a Health & Wellness Program for Volunteer Fire Departments; & Implementing a Health & Wellness Program. Illustrated.
Download or read book A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments written by Fred C. Windisch and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2008 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have for every combination fire department leader! Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges a fire chief can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from other chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of the best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today's combination service department.
Download or read book Fire Management Notes written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cost saving Strategies for Local Governments written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fire Department Strategic Planning 3rd Edition written by Mark Wallace and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author: This 3rd edition is about organized common sense in the fire service. Section One provides support to fire departments that already have a strategic plan and just need to update and revise their existing plan. I have found over my 30 years of consulting with fire department’s that they want to accomplish their next iteration of their strategic plan as rapidly as possible. Section Two provides a detailed “How-to” guide to help a fire department create its first strategic plan. Section Two is divided into four parts: (1) Understanding the Department, (2) Understanding the Situation, (3) Understanding the Strategic Issues Facing the Department, and (4) Creating Organizational Change. A new chapter (Chapter 20) provides assistance to those departments having challenges with their strategic plan and obtaining the desired outcomes/results. It adds a new troubleshooting process for those departments having challenges to create an effective and successful strategic plan. The book is designed to be effective as a manual to develop an individual fire department’s strategic plan as well as a textbook for use in upper division college/university courses or as a text for post-graduate courses.
Download or read book Subject Catalog written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New York s Fire Protection System written by New York (State). Legislature. Legislative Commission on State-Local Relations and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
