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National Fire Fighter Relations Committee (NFFRC) member volunteer

About this role:

The National Fire Fighters Relations Committee (NFFRC) is a staff advisory committee with members of the committee working with and assisting staff to strengthen Fire Fighter relationships, increase awareness of the partnership between Fire Fighters and Muscular Dystrophy Canada, provide feedback on ways to grow and increase fundraising efforts of Fire Fighters across the country and thank Fire Fighters in meaningful ways.

The Committee actively promotes, supports, and mentors the Fire Fighters across Canada to raise funds and carry out Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission.

Help us to:

Support Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders to participate fully and equally in society and live their best lives on their terms.
Grow relationships with Career and Volunteer Fire Services across Canada.
Understand how to support and foster a meaningful and reciprocal relationships.

Key responsibilities:

Identify, solicit cultivate, and steward Fire Fighter participation in MDC fundraising activities, in partnership with MDC staff
Communicate critical and detrimental issues raised by Fire Fighters to MDC staff
Play a key role in motivating departments by communicating with key personnel, speaking about Fire Fighter involvement, encouraging new department participation, and stewarding existing relationships
Provide feedback and be available for staff consultation as plans are developed and executed to invest in the fire community
Present on MDC’s behalf when recruiting or stewarding Fire Fighters (as directed by staff)
Work with MDC staff to increase awareness of the longtime partnership between MDC and Fire Fighters nationwide  Identify future Fire Fighter leaders for succession planning (at local, regional or national levels)

Time commitment:

Attend and actively participate in meetings (approximately 6-10 hours) Be proactive wherever (or whenever) possible to engage new leaders and participation by departments/associations Participate in working groups and provide advice and feedback as requested by staf

Are you?

A born leader who can build strong relationships
Someone who influences others to create positive change
A strong communicator who is interested in sharing how the Fire Service and Muscular Dystrophy Canada partner to support the neuromuscular community
An IAFF member
Fire Fighter in a leadership role (Career or Volunteer)
Fire Fighter in a non-leadership role and/or retired Fire Fighter

Turn your passion into a career

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