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Episode 2: Back to School Special: Leveraging Fire/EMS Youth Programs
August 19, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
In this “Back to School Special” episode of the “Ask the Recruiters!” video podcast show we will tackle the question of “Is a fire department youth program worth the investment?”
With special guest Bryan Riebe, Firefighting Instructor at Greenville County Career & Technical Center in South Carolina, Matt & Tiger will discuss the challenges of starting and sustaining a fire service youth program and share success stories they’ve discovered being implemented across the nation. Come prepared to respond with ideas to share and questions to “Ask the Recruiters!”
About the "Ask the Recruiters!" Series
“Ask the Recruiters” is an open format online show that addresses volunteer recruitment, retention, sustainability and success in volunteer emergency services across the United States.
From the east coast to the west coast and all points between, we’re opening ourselves up to answer your questions and concerns, and just as importantly, to share your solutions and successes in enticing, engaging and keeping volunteer fire and emergency responders.
This 60-90 minute show will leverage Matt and Tiger’s deep experience in helping volunteer organizations nationwide and will include guests who are some of the leading subject matter experts in volunteer management along with recruiters who will share their real-world solutions to complex issues in volunteer emergency services.
Show participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, offer their own insights, and interact with the hosts and guests via Facebook Live, email and chat.
