Managers and the volunteer fire service: sharing common ground.

From: Public Management | Date: July 1, 1998| Author: Clay, Franklin | Copyright information

Local government administrators must understand the basic functions and changing environment of volunteer firefighting units to help improve their services. This allows managers to develop the right support and assistance for promoting a stronger working relationship with volunteer fire service.

Of all the services that managers of small and medium-size communities oversee, few are as challenging as the ones that use volunteer fire and emergency service personnel. Most government a...

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