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The Command Post: Hiring Challenges and Best Practices with Rick Lasky and John Salka

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The Command Post: Hiring Challenges and Best Practices with Rick Lasky and John Salka
Rick Lasky and John Salka, hosts of The Command Post, dive into the evolving landscape of firefighter recruitment and hiring, sharing decades of firsthand experience. They discuss how societal shifts, comfort-seeking attitudes, and changing norms impact the quality and commitment of candidates entering the fire service. From robust, objective hiring processes, including physical tests, written exams, and background checks, to the dangers of letting problematic personnel resign without accountability, they unpack crucial lessons for fire departments large and small. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community outreach, and inclusive hiring that values passion and dedication over background or identity. Highlighting real-world scenarios and successful volunteer recruitment strategies, Lasky and Salka encourage departments to continuously review and improve their hiring procedures to build a stronger, more reliable firefighting force.

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The Command Post: Hiring Challenges and Best Practices with Rick Lasky and John Salka
Rick Lasky and John Salka, hosts of The Command Post, dive into the evolving landscape of firefighter recruitment and hiring, sharing decades of firsthand experience. They discuss how societal shifts, comfort-seeking attitudes, and changing norms impact the quality and commitment of candidates entering the fire service. From robust, objective hiring processes, including physical tests, written exams, and background checks, to the dangers of letting problematic personnel resign without accountability, they unpack crucial lessons for fire departments large and small. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community outreach, and inclusive hiring that values passion and dedication over background or identity. Highlighting real-world scenarios and successful volunteer recruitment strategies, Lasky and Salka encourage departments to continuously review and improve their hiring procedures to build a stronger, more reliable firefighting force.

Brought to you by FireFacilities. FireFacilities.com

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