This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer sharing recommendations to address the need for childcare in volunteer fire departments.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer sharing advice for grant writing for fire departments.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 6
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer recommending ways volunteer fire departments can get creative in their recruitment strategies.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 6
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer explaining how to get started with grant writing.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 4
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer explaining ways to increase community buy-in for volunteer departments.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 6
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer explaining the differences and similarities in leadership in paid vs. volunteer fire departments.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 7
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer explaining how to overcome some common difficulties of grant writing.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 6
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer describing challenges volunteer fire departments are experiencing with recruitment and retention.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer explaining the importance of prioritizing your personal development.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 7
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert David Hesselmeyer explaining how mutual aid can benefit volunteer departments.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 6
Oftentimes, fire department and EMS agencies do not receive the funding they need; some providers only have $5,000 annually to cover community awareness, new equipment, firehouse repairs, and more. Some providers only have $5,000 for their annual budget. Other departments may have larger operating budgets, but those usually come with growing demands to provide services to a larger number of constituents. Grant writing can help fill the gaps where allotted budget leaves a lot to be desired. We'll cover types of grants, tips for writing a good grant proposal, and submitting them to the funding organization.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
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.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60