We have been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, in which the purpose for volunteer depts is for recruitment and retention of firefighters. We have a strategic plan in place with our primary goal being to add 12-firefighters over the next 4-years, but we have several other secondary goals in place as well.

• Add administrative, auxiliary, and fundraising members
• Educate the community about the department – cost to do business, our needs, what we do, etc.
• Increase Fundraiser opportunities, particularly online opportunities that take less manpower
• Developing a brand / logo / color scheme to promote the department
• The first step in the grant process is to develop a marketing plan to utilize the grant components to achieve the primary and secondary goals.

The grant components or budget line items include:

• Marketing Plan/Program Manager
• Media / Marketing – website, social media, photos, video, printed materials, implement branding
• LED sign – sign to be located on the department property
• Firefighter Training – basic training for 12 firefighters
• Firefighter PPE & uniforms – new gear for 12 firefighters
• Length of Service Awards – retention incentives for current members