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Course Type: Full-length Course
Duration: 60

Volunteer Department Operations

Presented by: Thomas Merrill

Course Description

Discover how to establish a culture of leadership, evaluate similarities and differences, prioritize professionalism, and enhance recruitment and retention in volunteer fire departments. Acquire knowledge on why volunteers depart and how to prevent it, manage childcare requirements, foster community support, successfully troubleshoot issues, and develop valuable skills by leveraging mutual aid.

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