Kentucky Fire Commission-Volunteer FF Recruitment & Retention Program

03/31/2015

Today is the day.

As of today the Recruitment and Retention Program with the Kentucky Fire Commission will become defunct. The program which was funded through a SAFER grant from DHS has exhausted its funding. A grant application to the SAFER program for continuation past 2015 was not funded. The program has been in place for 4+ years , has gone through 2 program coordinators and reached countless people in the 14 training areas of the Commonwealth.

The program has been able to assist numerous departments across the Commonwealth and this program would not be what it was/is without their support. Thank you. The program relied greatly on Area/Headquarter staff across the Commonwealth in assisting in trailer logistics, spreading the word about the program and sharing of ideas. Thank you.

The Mobile History & Recruiting Center remains a part of the mobile fleet of SFRT, requests for that asset should go through your area office. The trailer is currently scheduled for several events throughout this year and questions regarding availability should be coordinated through the Area 3 office.

Questions regarding Jr. FF programs should be directed to Fire Commission Headquarters in Lexington and someone from the knowledgeable staff should be able to assist you.

This page will most likely be archived in the future due to inactivity. Your interactions and support have made this a vehicle for discussion and learning across the Commonwealth.

A few quick reminders in closing:

Treat your people right
Involve all of the membership
Create opportunities for people to volunteer
Inform your community of your needs
Get the message out there
Don't regulate all the fun out of the job.

This post is not to bash, just to inform.

Respectfully,

-Jake (From State Fire)
Program Coordinator (Emeritus)

03/23/2015

A look at some of the issues.

Read, print & share

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03/17/2015

Be heard

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03/11/2015

Calling all scouts especially around Area 15

Calling all Boy Scouts: Join us this Saturday, March 14th, for the first ever Fire Safety Merit Badge Day. The event will take place at the Fire Training Center at 1375 Old Frankfort Pike from 8-5. Click on the attached link to sign up. There is a $5 cost which covers your lunch and patch. You will spend the day hanging out with Lexington Firefighters, learning about fire safety, and having fun!

03/06/2015

Your people are your biggest asset.

The ability to be an effective coach is now considered to be an essential part of any supervisor's skill base. Company officers are expected to provide coaching and counseling to their

03/03/2015

Has your volunteer department seen an increase or decrease in membership in the past years?

What can you attribute it to?

03/02/2015

You can start today!

Call 1800FireLine or message the page to get started where you live!

02/27/2015

Pass this to your members. It might make all the difference.

Spread the news around that there's help available.

02/26/2015

You can join today.

Call 1800Fireline, message the page or ask how to get ahold of your local fire department today to get started.

"Brotherhood Strong"

Brotherhood of Fire

02/25/2015

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." George Patton

02/24/2015

What kind of leader are you?

While the U.S. Army is trying to w**d out "toxic leaders," you may wonder how you rate. Here's a quick test to gauge your leadership style and ability.

02/21/2015

The Mobile History & Recruitment Center is providing the backdrop for the stage at the Bryant Stiles Officer School.

Stop by and see us tonight.