Sample Fire Department Annual Recruitment and Retention Plan TIMELINE TASKS WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Recruitment Familiarize yourself with the annual recruit plan; January to March Fire Chief with assistance from Complete assessment (see template) for your fire Officers and support and guidance department; from Senior Administration Officer (SAO). Complete the community profile; Review role descriptions to identify target population for recruitment; If necessary, budget approval is Complete recruitment needs sheet; acquired from Council. Review preparation checklist; Prepare or organize materials for advertising and marketing (i.e. web pages, newspaper ads, flyers, brochures); Verify pre-recruit open house time, date and location; Validate department personnel, officers, fire fighters and non-operational volunteers attendance and roles at recruit open house; Arrange handout package including applications for recruit open house; and Have application forms available. Selection Screen applications and determine candidates to be April to May Fire Chief with assistance from interviewed; community government human Conduct screening tests as appropriate; resources staff as necessary. Work with candidates to schedule interviews (date, time, location, attendees); Conduct interviews and select candidates; and Collect all necessary paperwork and human resource information from candidates. Orientation
Sample Fire Department Annual Recruitment and Retention Plan TIMELINE TASKS WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Recruitment January to March Familiarize yourself with the annual recruit plan; Complete assessment (see template) for your fire department; Complete the community profile; Review role descriptions to identify target population for recruitment; Complete recruitment needs sheet; Review preparation checklist; Prepare or organize materials for advertising and marketing (i.e. web pages, newspaper ads, flyers, brochures); Verify pre-recruit open house time, date and location; Validate department personnel, officers, fire fighters and non-operational volunteers attendance and roles at open house; Arrange handout package including applications for open house; and Have application forms available. Fire Chief with assistance from Officers and support and guidance from Senior Administration Officer (SAO). If necessary, budget approval is acquired from Council. Selection April to May Screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed; Conduct screening tests as appropriate; Work with candidates to schedule interviews (date, time, location, attendees); Conduct interviews and select candidates; and Collect all necessary paperwork and human resource information from candidates. Fire Chief with assistance from community government human resources staff as necessary. Orientation recruit recruit
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