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Fire chief reports lessons from Utah training; city to receive $1,600 in stipends
Summary
Fire Chief Matan summarized training in Utah highlighting recruitment and retention strategies, generational differences in the service, and emotional resilience; he said the city will receive $1,600 back from MVFC in stipend reimbursements.
Fire Chief Matan reported to the council about a recent training in Utah attended by him and a colleague. He said sessions emphasized generational differences within the fire service and urged the city to prioritize retaining current personnel as a recruitment strategy: "focus on retaining what you have," he said.
Matan described learning practical takeaways on training and operational safety, noted some departments struggle to obtain training dollars, and thanked the council for the opportunity to attend. He told the council that he and his colleague each received an $800 stipend and that $1,600 will be reimbursed from MVFC funds.
Matan also promoted a department event (a community dance on July 25) and said he would bring back additional lessons learned to department operations.
