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- 2019
Anatomy of a New Member Announcement: How to Leverage the Power of Referral
Tiger Schmittendorf delves into the anatomy of a new member announcement and how to leverage the power of referral when looking to attract new members.
- 2019
Responder MAX Welcomes Animator/Fire Chief, Jonathan Weiss, to Multimedia & Video Team
Jonathan Weiss has joined Responder MAX as an Animator and Motion Graphics Artist. Weiss brings over 17 years of design experience and almost 10 years of experience in the fire service.
- 2019
Responder MAX Wins Silver, Bronze Telly Awards for Volunteer Recruitment Videos in Maryland, South Carolina
Responder MAX today was recognized by the Telly Awards for its recent video production work promoting the volunteer fire and rescue service in Maryland and South Carolina.
- 2019
Public Safety-Focused Responder MAX Relocates to New Ashland, VA Headquarters to Accommodate Rapid Growth
Responder MAX, a leading marketing and technology agency for public safety, announces its headquarters has been moved to a new, larger office space in Ashland, VA to accommodate continued business success.
- 2019
Keep Your Volunteer Efforts Afloat With a Positive Recruitment Message
One of the biggest challenges faced by today’s emergency services managers is people. Not enough people to respond, not enough people to serve on committees, not enough people to take on added responsibilities, and not enough people to do all the jobs that need to get done.
- 2019
Responder MAX Helps Answer the Sound of Sirens in South Carolina
The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (SCSFA) expects thousands of new leads for volunteer firefighters for departments statewide thanks to a significant, multi-channel recruitment effort led by Responder MAX.
- 2018
A New Pyramid Scheme for Your Volunteer Fire Department
One of the biggest challenges faced by today’s emergency services managers is people. Not enough people to respond, not enough people to serve on committees, not enough people to take on added responsibilities, and not enough people to do all the jobs that need to get done.
- 2018
Maximizing the Volunteer Life Cycle
The term “Volunteer Life Cycle” (VLC) is used to describe all the stages, phases, and events that occur in one’s journey in volunteer emergency services. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the process of mapping your own personal VLC, and how to identify and address obstacles and barriers to recruitment and retention in order to maximize the volunteer life cycle in your department.
- 2018
Webcast: The Art of Speed Recruiting in the Fire Service
Fire service recruiters often have only minutes to catch the interest of a potential volunteer. This webinar details the cornerstones of successful in-person recruiting, including preparing to be successful, creating the right environment, making the pitch, and closing the deal.
- 2017
Facebook for Volunteer Fire/EMS Departments: Getting Started Steps & Video
Your volunteer fire/EMS department’s web site is the gateway for potential recruits to learn about your agency, its members, response types, the benefits of joining, and most importantly, the primary way they contact you to begin the process.
- 2017
Grow Your Volunteer Fire/EMS Ranks: Optimize Your Website to Drive Recruitment Leads
Your volunteer fire/EMS department’s web site is the gateway for potential recruits to learn about your agency, its members, response types, the benefits of joining, and most importantly, the primary way they contact you to begin the process.