Friday May, 3 2024

Nature: Indian River Implements Recruitment & Retention Initiatives

Location: Oak Orchard – Long Neck

On Friday, May 3, 2024, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company continued to implement various Recruitment & Retention Initiatives in hopes of attracting more volunteer fire company personnel to assist with the ever increasing incident responses.

Indian River was able to acquire two 4’ x 8’ signs that have been strategically erected within the fire district and well as pursuing Facebook and other social platforms to spread the word that volunteers fire company personnel are needed in all facets of the operations -- auxiliary and fire company.

Identified herewith is commentary that highlights our need…

• What It Takes to Volunteer?

Being a volunteer firefighter or auxiliary member is not about what you look like, what degree you have, or where you come from. It is about one thing: heart. Do you have what it takes to serve your community?

• Becoming A Volunteer?

If you're ready to serve your community in ways that few can, you have just about everything you need to get started. Your local fire department, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, may have some other requirements, such as a background check. But when it comes down to it, volunteering as a first responder is all about having the heart and drive to make a difference where it's needed most.

• Experience Volunteer Firefighting

Being a volunteer firefighter is about a lot more than just putting out fires. It’s an opportunity to learn cutting edge skills that prepare you to help members of your community when they need it most.

• Learn What You Need On The Job

When you sign up to be a volunteer firefighter or emergency responder, you'll receive all the training you need. Depending on your department's needs and your desire, you'll learn skills to help your community during fires, medical emergencies, and road and air accidents, to highlight few. Check out your local fire department to learn more.

Learn more:

(1) Become a member: http://www.irvfc.com/page/become-a-member .

(2) Recruitment videos: 

• https://www.dropbox.com/s/59zcntz333y520k/IRFDTHENEED.mp4?dl=0 ,

• https://www.dropbox.com/s/hkipoz8repuz5e2/IRFDJUNIOR.mp4?dl=0 ,

• https://www.dropbox.com/s/09sj6wya8my3prz/IRFDJAKE_trimmed.mp4?dl=0 ,

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GrKTOlCdWk&feature=youtu.be ,

• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=692900768553973, and

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKX9a2SE5Qk .

(3) Delaware Fire Service Facing Volunteer Shortage - Statewide:  http://irvfc.com/gallery/detail?id=37571 , and

(4) National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Public Service Announcement - Make Me A Firefighter Video: https://youtu.be/dXuSwakbI8Y .

(5) Join Delaware Fire Company promotional website - https://joindelawarefire.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuYGS2eeghAMVnWpHAR0T-gEiEAAYASAAEgLEF_D_BwE .