General Discussion > Women of the Fire Industry
Why?
Mike:
--- Quote from: CFS_firey on May 28, 2005, 04:18:01 PM ---Although I agree that we need to encourage women to join the CFS, we could also say that we need programmes to encourage younger people to join, or older, retired people to help with communications etc... :? :|
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When trying to get people to join, its hard not to seem as if you are targeting a specific group. Take the last MFS intake, dont know how many of you saw the flier sent to brigades, but it was very "female" orientated. However, had a couple of words been changed in order.... would have been the exact opposite!
I agree, equity is important in anything we do, and should be highly encouraged. The key is attempting not to offended anyone else in the process, or create another minority....
CyberCitizen:
--- Quote from: CFS_firey on May 28, 2005, 04:18:01 PM ---we could also say that we need programmes to encourage younger people to join
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We Have Our Cadets, We Seem To Have Quite A High Number Of Cadets So That Is Good, However As For Aux Members I Don't Think We Have Enough. This Is Something That We Need To Look At.
Steveg:
--- Quote from: CyberCitizen on May 27, 2005, 05:10:41 PM ---
I Think We Should Put Together A Form For Any Member That Leaves The CFS To Find Out Why They Are Leaving. If Would Be Good To Get Some Feed Back.
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I have heard that CFS is already conducting "exit interviews", in an attempt to find out what can be done in assisting retention of members. I dont know if this is actually happening, or in the pipeline, or just another story, but i reckon it is an excellent idea.
Good times:
Its simple, can you do the job
YES- welcome aboard
NO- sorry thanks for coming
No special treatment for anyone thanks, no focus groups, no special "come and try" days
If you can do the job to the required standard your in.
CFS_Firey:
I noticed there was a female firefighter in a splash suit on the front of the paper this morning... (The Canberra thing), but somehow I doubt that any 'civilian's' would have noticed / cared....
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