Orange County Insight February 2022

Orange County Volunteer Fire Companies Launch New Recruitment Website

By: Orange County Communications Department

Orange County ’ s strong tradition of volunteer fire service is poised to continue well into the future thanks to a new recruitment website launched at the end of January 2022. The website was funded by a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. According to FEMA, the purpose of SAFER grants is provide support to “ fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, ‘ front line ’ firefighters available in their communities. ”

The new website, www.joinocvafireems.org, explains the importance of volunteer service to prospective recruits. Additionally, it describes many of the benefits that volunteers enjoy and even highlights current volunteers in the “ Volunteer Spotlight ” section. To help recruits find the best fit for them, the website provides profiles of each of our community ’ s local volunteer fire and rescue organizations. A map is also available with the locations of each firehouse pinned. If a site visitor is unsure which department is closest to them or would like further communication, an online form can connect them to a recruiter for later follow - up. Tools, like the website and forthcoming printed recruitment materials, will help preserve the proud heritage of volunteer service in Orange County.

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