Discover how Fire Prevention Week can be your golden opportunity to raise fire safety awareness and supercharge your volunteer fire and EMS department recruitment efforts. Learn essential tips to prepare early, order effective marketing materials, and leverage social media to attract fantastic new team members.
Remember, it’s not just about one night; it’s about building relationships that will make a difference in your community for years.
First Arriving’s winning entry in the Public Service & Activism for Social Video category showcased its exceptional talent and innovative approach to recruitment campaigns.
First Arriving, a leader in technology for public safety and local government, and industry-leading pre-incident planning software platform FlowMSP have partnered to provide mission-critical pre-plans through First Arriving’s Digital Dashboards.The partnership provides dashboard users with the ability to receive real-time dispatch notifications, including whether a pre-plan is available for that address.
Participants can interact with experienced professionals and gain firsthand knowledge about the day-to-day life of emergency services, career paths, training opportunities and the positive impact they can make when they join.
Gen-Z is known for its forward-thinking mindset and willingness to challenge traditional practices. Leaders can benefit from their fresh perspectives, bringing new ideas and approaches to public safety, law enforcement, and fire & EMS departments.
You will struggle to fill your ranks if your recruiting methods are the same as they were 20 years ago when 600 applicants competed for eight vacancies. Things are different now; your recruiting strategies should be too.
Remember to tailor your CTAs to fit your specific recruitment goals and target audience, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different language and phrasing. With these tips, you’ll be on your way to creating successful social media campaigns that drive recruitment and community engagement.
Highlighting the unique aspects of your department, showcasing the benefits of working for your organization, and demonstrating the impact that first responders have on their community, you can inspire the next generation of first responders to join your team
By following a combination of these strategies for marketing and engagement, your department can expect to yield its best possible results for recruitment and retention.
240-667-7755
getstarted@firstarriving.com
Get new product updates, special deals, company announcements and more up to one time monthly.
