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Thanks for taking this SFFMA survey!

The questions will provide the association with valuable insight. We will also use the data each year to compare to previous surveys and measure how we are doing. Thanks again for your input!

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* 1. Thanks for taking a few minutes to share your feedback with SFFMA. We appreciate your time! Your input will help us develop a more effective campaign for firefighter recruitment and retention in the volunteer fire service throughout Texas.

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* 2. Are you currently a volunteer firefighter?

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* 3. If yes to #2 above, how long have you been a volunteer firefighter?

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* 4. Are you currently a paid firefighter or fire marshal?

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* 5. If yes to #4 above, how long have you been a paid firefighter and/or fire marshal?

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* 6. If you are a VFF, please select the reasons you became a volunteer firefighter. Choose all that apply.

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* 7. Based on your answers to the above question, which would you say is the ONE main reason you joined a local volunteer fire department?

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* 8. How long have you been an individual member of SFFMA?

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* 9. What are the reasons you choose to be/chose to be an SFFMA member?

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* 10. If another firefighter expressed interest in joining SFFMA, would you recommend they become a member?

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* 11. If you answered No or Maybe to the previous question, please help us better understand what we could do to change your mind.

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* 12. Rate the following statements on a scale of 1-10, where 1 is ‘I strongly disagree’ and 10 is ‘I strongly agree.’

  1 - Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Strongly Agree
Membership in SFFMA is a good value.
Membership in SFFMA makes me feel proud.
Membership in SFFMA enhances my experience as a volunteer firefighter.
Training is a valuable part of SFFMA membership.
Certifications are a valuable part of SFFMA membership.
Professional development courses are a valuable part of SFFMA membership.
Discounts are a valuable part of SFFMA membership.

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* 13. Rate the following statement on a scale of 1-10, where 1 is ‘I strongly disagree’ and 10 is ‘I strongly agree.’

  1 - Not effective at all 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Extremely effective
Rate how effective your fire department is at recruiting new volunteers.
Rate how effective your fire department is at retaining new volunteers.

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* 14. Do you personally recruit new volunteers in your community?

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* 15. If Yes to the above question, please tell us more about your role in new volunteer recruitment. (e.g., what tactics do you use, how do you find new recruits, what tools are you using)

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* 16. What tools, resources, information or something else would you like to see in place to help in the volunteer recruitment process? Check all that apply.

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* 17. What tools, resources, information or something would you like to see in place to help in the volunteer retention process? Check all that apply.

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* 18. Please share a) your opinions, ideas, concerns and challenges about being in the volunteer fire service. We would also appreciate hearing more about b) the recruitment and retention process and any suggestions for improvement.

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* 19. My current fire volunteer department is a member of SFFMA (this is what we call an "entity" membership).

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* 20. I plan to/my department plans to renew my SFFMA membership when it comes due in November 2024 (for 2025). If No or Not Sure, please help us better understand.

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* 21. I read the monthly SFFMA newsletter e-InfoFIRE.

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* 22. My age range is...

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* 23. My SFFMA District is...

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* 24. I follow SFFMA on Facebook and/or Twitter.

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* 25. Does your current employer allow you to take time off work to respond to emergency calls?

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* 26. In the past five years, were there times when you were requested to deploy to a declared emergency but were unable to due to an employer/your job?

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* 27. If you said Yes to the question above, please provide additional details about any such situations, including if it was the same employer for the entire time period.

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* 28. Have you registered your SFFMA member account in PORTAL? Registering is required to utilize the system (e.g., uploading certs, scheduling tests, paying invoices). Plus, we then get a better email contact for you, which is great - that way you don't miss important updates. Still not convinced? We invite you to register and be entered to win one of four Amazon gift cards, each worth $148 in honor of our 148th year! Check our website for contest details and rules. Must enter by May 3 to be eligible. (Accounts registered prior to the contest start date of Feb. 1, 2024, are automatically entered). Drawing takes place the week of May 6, 2024.

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* 29. Thanks again for taking the time to share your insights and ideas with SFFMA. We appreciate your candor as we work to improve the fire service across Texas. Please feel free to share any comments, kudos or concerns specifically related to how we could enhance the value of your SFFMA membership.

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