National Recruitment Campaign
The IAFC National Recruitment Campaign inspires the next generation of volunteer firefighters by engaging Gen Z through purpose, service, and community impact. The campaign helps fire departments increase recruitment with free marketing resources, public awareness efforts, and tools to connect prospective volunteers with local departments.
HustleWorthHaving.org serves as the campaign hub, where prospective volunteers can find departments near them, and fire departments can access free downloadable recruitment materials and campaign resources.
Talent Accelerator
Helps departments address workforce challenges while strengthening recruitment and retention strategies for both volunteer and career firefighters.
National Volunteer Firefighter Survey
Allows departments to compare themselves with others across their state and the nation using demographic and community data to identify the best recruitment opportunities.
Building Collaborative Teams
Strengthening communication, improving organizational culture, managing conflict, and enhancing team performance across volunteer and career fire departments.
Delivery Format
Blended Learning (Required Web-Based Training + One-Day Instructor-Led Training)
Recommended Audience
Fire Chiefs
Officers
Company Officers
Department Stakeholders
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator Certification
Develop a structured, data-driven recruitment and retention strategy for your department. Participants complete online coursework before attending an instructor-led session focused on leadership communication and department planning.
Delivery Format
Blended Learning (Required Web-Based Training + One-Day Instructor-Led Training)
Recommended Audience
Career and Volunteer Fire Department Leaders
Officers
Membership Committees
Recruitment & Retention Coordinators
Mentoring Certification Program
Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring
Learn how to design, implement, and sustain an effective mentoring program that supports member engagement and long-term retention.
Delivery Format
Blended Learning (Required Web-Based Training + One-Day Instructor-Led Training)
Recommended Audience
Fire Service Leaders
Officers
Program Managers
Mentors
Department Stakeholders
Need Assistance?
Whether you’re looking for recruitment support, interested in scheduling a course, or have questions about Workforce Solutions programs, we’re here to help. Contact the IAFC workforce solutions team by clicking the button below.