Workforce Solutions

Ready to spark leadership growth in your department?

The IAFC Mentoring Program is here! Our "Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring" 2025 course is designed to equip fire service professionals with the skills and tools to create, maintain, and elevate an impactful mentorship program in their department. Class is free. Breakfast, lunch, and travel reimbursements are included.
Key Highlights of the Course:
- Discover if a mentoring program is right for your team.
- Learn how to establish and run a successful program.
- Train mentors and align mentees seamlessly.
- Tackle common challenges with confidence.
Upcoming Locations & Dates:

Pleasant Gap, PA: Feb 1-2
Perrysburg, OH: Feb 15-16
Vincennes, IN: Mar 1-2
Black Creek, NC: Mar 8-9
Rochester, NY: Mar 29-30

Spots are limited to just 20 participants per location, so don't wait. Register now to start making a lasting impact on your team! https://buff.ly/4fSleKe

The IAFC's Free Recruitment and Retention Mobile App is your one stop shop for volunteer recruitment and retention. In the app you can:

Develop a recruitment and retention plan for your department
Monitor and track the recruitment process of new volunteers
Provide candidates an ID number so they can track their progress through the onboarding process
Capture potential volunteer information and send it to your department’s recruitment officer
Advertise your department’s recruitment events
Find other department recruiters in your area

The app features three modes: Recruiter, Candidate, or Referral.

Download for free today on the Apple or Android stores!

Don't miss out on our upcoming free Developing Inclusive Teams workshops. Explore the advantages of creating a diverse and inclusive environment within your department to enhance both your recruitment and retention efforts.

Apply now to be eligible for one of the last two fire camp scholarships that we currently have available. These scholarships are valued at $5,000 and are specifically designed for volunteer and combination departments who are interested in hosting a fire camp aimed at recruiting new volunteers for their department. Don't hesitate, submit your application today and find out more information at: https://buff.ly/3SNTEWe