Retention and recruitment challenges in the volunteer fire service along with some out-of-the box ideas and opportunities sets the stage for this powerful presentation. With the continued challenges we face in obtaining volunteers within our departments as well as keeping our volunteers this session will provide some key elements, opportunities and proven methods for making progress in both these areas--It takes work and its not easy. We will provide the participants in this session the who, what, when and how to assist in maximizing both retention and recruitment within your departments. A fun-filled jam packed session that we are confident will be beneficial to all emergency service leaders looking to make a difference in these very important arena's.