FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing some levity to the often very serious nature of the profession. Dig into what drives firefighters to improve themselves, their crew, even the fire service as a whole. Listen in to get better every day, every call, every shift.
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“There’s a job for everybody” at the volunteer fire department. That’s Chief Reid Vaughan’s perspective on recruitment. Cuba, Alabama, where Vaughan serves as fire chief, doesn’t have a lot of financial support, meaning officials have to get creative about how to best serve the community. Vaughan shares volunteer recruitment strategies plus smart ways to do more with less. We dig into all this plus:
- Mutual-aid relationships that make a big difference
- Hybrid education programs that fit volunteers’ schedules
- Homegrown systems for communicating with the public
- How to highlight the realities of volunteer fire life for local and state leaders
Chief Vaughan also shares his experience receiving the IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year Award and encourages listeners to nominate a deserving chief this current award cycle. Nominations close May 9.
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