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Podcast: The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Tom Merrill

Tom Merrill

In this podcast, host Tom Merrill talks about the importance of making the most of our volunteers’ time, the negative impact cliques have in the volunteer firehouse, and how good, solid, clear communication can really help keep a volunteer team united and operating on the same page, producing positive results.

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