The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) notes that 65 percent of American firefighters are volunteers and that, of the estimated 29,452 fire departments in the country, 18,873 are all volunteers ...

Recruitment and retention in the fire service have been growing concerns for years, and it’s clear that the old methods are no longer working. While this isn’t a sign that the fire service is ...

Los Angeles County (CA) fire recruits undertake night fire training. Photo: Doug Morrison In an era of rapid societal and technological change, the fire service, like many other industries, faces ...

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FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Police in Foley could soon get better pay as the city works to recruit and maintain officers, according to a release. The promise of better pay comes after the Foley City Council ...

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says it has identified eight elements that improve recruitment and retention in public schools. The department partnered with the ...

The Navy is launching a new Women’s Initiatives Team to help address potential barriers for women in the service. (Chief Petty Officer Patrick Gordon/U.S. Navy) The Navy is standing up a Women’s ...

Every December, my company carries out a global survey to learn more about the top concerns and staffing challenges of businesses as we head into a new year. Looking to 2024, we already knew ...

The Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Governing Board heard an update on recruitment and retention strategies for district employees at its meeting Tuesday, April 8. The meeting agenda includes ...

REPORTER BOB MAYO EXPLAINS FROM DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH MAYOR GAINEY’S PRELIMINARY BUDGET PLANS WOULD LOWER THE NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS. PITTSBURGH’S BUDGETING FOR IN THE NEW YEAR FROM 850 DOWN TO 800.

Emily MacLeod receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council. It is well known that more teachers are needed in England. A shortage of teachers affects young people’s attainment at ...