A planning committee should create a budget for the
Fire Ops 101 event. The local should budget for food, water and take-away items, such as helmets or
T-shirts. The department should budget overtime pay for those staffing the event.
Costs can be saved by staffing on-duty fire fighters. In addition, the department should budget overtime for rehearsal the night before. Your local executive
board members should serve as
the wranglers for the event to lead participants through each scenario.
The planning committee should prepare an itemized budget for the event to assure success without undue fiscal stress.
Choosing Take-Away Items
Take away items give the participants something to remember the event. Some locals have given away helmets or helmet shields customized for their event. Participants also take home some of the dirt and wear from their event on the helmet. Another take-home item is a t-shirt, which can distinguish participants from staff during the event. A t-shirt with an IAFF logo also works well for photo-ops. Certificates or plaques can also be presented at a future council meeting. |
|
