2014 Volunteer Survey Request Details

The Volunteer Committee of the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association is looking for input regarding training for newly-appointed volunteer or combination department Chiefs and senior officers. Please take a moment to complete the this survey; your input is critically important to assist us in determining the needs of Ohio’s volunteer fire service. Every person who answers "YES" to Question #17 of the survey and provides the requested contact information will be entered in a drawing to win a prize pack, generously donated by some of Ohio’s fire service vendors. The prize pack includes:

1. Finley Fire -Shirts and hats with their logo
2. A bunker gear duffle bag from Jay Ernsberger, owner of Get Hosed Apparel; retail value of $100. This bag is unique because it is made from decommissioned fire gear.
3. A Knukle Head flash light from Chris Marley of QDCIP Fire; retail value of $70
4. Shamrock – Pair of Irish suspenders
5. Fire Force – Pair of extrication gloves
6. State Fire Marshal’s Office – Tim Horton’s $25 gift certificate


Thank you for your time.

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* 1. What do you believe are the major challenges facing your department in the next 5 years? Please rank the following 1 through 9 (assign only one number for each category listed) :

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* 2. For the challenge you ranked #1, please describe why you ranked it as such?

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* 3. For the challenge you ranked #2, please describe why you ranked it as such?

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* 4. For the challenge you ranked #3, please describe why you ranked it as such.

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* 5. Is there a challenge your department faces in the next 5 years that was not listed above?

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* 6. What can the Volunteer Committee do to help you address these challenges? (Check all that apply)

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* 7. If you chose both Seminars and Classes, which would be the preferred method?

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* 8. If you answered Seminars and/or Classes, what delivery format would be the best for your department?

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* 9. What time of the year would you prefer the classes to be offered?

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* 10. Who would pay for the costs associated with this training?

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* 11. How much would you and/or your department be willing to pay PER HOUR for training?

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* 12. How many miles would you be willing to travel to attend this meeting?

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* 13. Please rank the following 1 through 4, where 1=Preferred and 4=Not Preferred

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* 14. Each year at the OFCA Conference, the Volunteer Committee holds a caucus to address issues facing the Volunteer Fire Service in Ohio. Have you ever attended this caucus?

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* 15. How many members do you have on your roster?

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* 16. Specify the number of department members you have at each level of certification.

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* 17. Would you be willing to allow a member of the Volunteer Committee contact your department in regards to the answers you provided in this survey?

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* 18. Are there any comments, suggestions, or remarks you would like to share with the Volunteer Committee?

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