Recruitment & Retention Phase 3 - Information Required
As most of you are aware, the AFCA passed a resolution in 2008 to approach various government bodies to study Recruitment & Retention issues in Alberta. The first phase of the plan involved an environmental scan to determine the current situation in Alberta. The second phase was development and creation of tools and resources to help with Recruitment & Retention of volunteer firefighters which was completed May 15, 2010 and presented at the AFCA annual conference.
The Recruitment & Retention working group is now moving onto the third phase of the process which is to evolve the tools introduced in the second phase. The working group selected four areas to research and further develop at this time. We are once again going out to the AFCA membership for more input.
Does your department have any of the following in place:
- A cadet program.
- An alumni club for retired members who may still remain active for hall duties.
- A spousal club and or spousal assistance program.
- Formal relationship or agreement with employers who have employees who are volunteer fire fighters.
If you have any questions in regards to the above, please contact Bill Purdy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
If your department has any or all of the above programs, could you please contact Allen Mercier at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the type of program, name of person who would have information about the program as well as their email and phone number.
A member of the working group will contact your representative to obtain further information.
Thank You.
Recruitment & Retention Working Group.
