NYSAFC is pleased to announce that an additional training date has been scheduled for its SAFER-funded Recruitment and Marketing Assistance Training. A training workshop will be held in conjunction with the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services on Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Smithtown Fire Department in Smithtown, N.Y.
The Recruitment and Marketing Assistance Project Training is targeted at public information officers, public relations coordinators and recruitment coordinators from volunteer fire departments. This training is designed to help volunteer fire departments interact more effectively with their local media and also develop campaigns to help them better market themselves to their communities. In addition, training speakers will discuss developing and implementing recruitment plans. Any participating department with a current recruitment plan is encouraged to bring a copy to share.
This training is being co-sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. A portion of the training will focus on the Suffolk Educational Program for Retention in the Volunteer Emergency Services (SERVES). Workshop participants from fire departments in Suffolk County will receive a supply of pamphlets and other resources, such as lawn signs and manuals, to assist in their recruitment efforts.
This training is FREE but pre-registration is required. Click here to access a registration form.
Any questions about the training should be directed to Sue Syzdek, NYSAFC programs assistant, at (800) 676-3473 or via e-mail.
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs