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The FASNY Training and Education Committee is pleased to announce the following training series: |
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The Effective Fire Department Leader - Problems, Pitfalls & Penalties
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The Effective Fire Department Leader - Problems, Pitfalls & Penalties
Most volunteer emergency service organizations (ESOs) are dealing with the problem of declining membership. Many ESOs have established recruitment and retention programs within their department to try to deal with this problem. Recent studies have found that a major contributing factor in retaining present members is the lack of adequate leadership. Today’s emergency service leaders are faced with a number of management practices needed by all volunteer organizations, particularly regarding finances, personnel issues and planning in order to function and survive. Each ESO has a number of leadership positions to divide the work load and provide for more focus in those positions. In essence, ESOs have changed from their original mission of response to emergencies to one of identifying potential problems, dealing with personnel issues, planning to deal with risks, educating the public and preparing the community in the event of an emergency. Basically, YOU CAN’T RUN A VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THE WAY YOU USED TO!
FASNY in cooperation with VFIS has developed a highly informative and educational program dealing with the management of volunteer and combination emergency service organizations: The Effective Fire Department Leader – Problems, Pitfalls and Penalties. This program will be three hours in length and delivered at locations across New York State.
The Effective Fire Department Leader – Problems, Pitfalls and Penalties Program is targeted at the civil organization officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. However, topics covered and lessons learned will prove to be useful for all levels of department structure and leadership. Areas to be covered include: Fire Department Structure in New York State, Department Finances, Computer and Electronic Communications, Harassment and Discrimination, Risk Management, Conflict Resolution and Avoiding Trouble. Case study scenarios will look into problems dealing with embezzlement of department finances, harassment of new members and alcohol related incidents at fire service functions. Past incidents involving these areas have lead to loss of membership, embarrassing media coverage, lawsuits and even prison.
In addition to the three hour program, each attendee will receive a copy of highly acclaimed Managing Volunteer and Combination Emergency Service Organizations – Tips for the Fire Department CEO and a resource/reference CD-Rom.
Class dates and times are in the process of being finalized and will be posted online as soon as they’re available.
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