August 23, 2007 Meeting Materials

Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Firefighters by Division VDFP Fire Service Statistics Summary Report for Virginia, 2006 VDFP Summary by Incident Type Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Volunteers Spend Majority of Time Raising Money to Supplement Tax Contributions Problems Recruiting/Retaining Volunteer Firefighters & Rescue Squad Personnel County Incentives for Volunteer Firefighters & Rescue Squad Members from VA Association of Counties Survey Suggestions for Incentives to Recruit/Retain Volunteer Emergency Services Personnel Overview of VML Survey Results of Incentives Offered Volunteer Firefighters & Rescue Squad Members VML Survey Results: Incentives for Recruitment/Retention of Volunteer Fire & Rescue Personnel Volunteer Rescue Squads Recruitment Trailer Remarks from Dr. Ken Perkins