While COVID-19 continues to impact all fire and emergency service agencies, it presents unique challenges for volunteer fire departments, especially when it comes to staffing, equipment, training, and finances.

In this latest installment, Chief Kevin Cooney, South Windsor (CT) Fire Department, and Deputy Chief Edward Rush, Elmsford (NY) Volunteer Fire Department join us to discuss:

Operational and staffing challenges
The impact on budgets and fundraising activities
Recruitment and retention
Lessons learned and how to apply those moving forward
Strategies for economic recovery

Visit the IAFC's COVID-19 Resources website for additional podcasts and webinars.

Sponsored by: Change Healthcare

COVID-19: Challenges Facing Volunteer Fire Departments

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