Retired Officers Create Website To Help Others Become First Responders

Many local law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill empty positions. Some local retired officers have now launched a website in order to help those interested in becoming a first responders. It’s called 1stresponderjobs.com. Tim Bracken joined News On 6 to tell us more about the site.

Website aims to crack the case of police recruitment

Recruitment is a challenge police departments across the country are facing in a large order, with TPD being no exception. Tulsa police recently said they’re looking for over 150 qualified individuals to join, and featured some commentary from Tulsa City Mayor G.T. Bynum. “We are focused on building the best police department in America,” said […]

Florida First Responders Rescue Elderly Man, 2 Dogs Out of Sinking SUV

Florida officer breaks window, cuts seat belt to pull man to safety in Orlando suburb Several Florida first responders are being credited for saving an elderly man, who had a medical emergency, and two dogs from a sinking SUV. The heroic rescue was caught on camera about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Longwood, a suburb of Orlando, after a […]

Reaching Generation Z

The First Responder industry is facing a unique challenge when trying to attract Generation Z applicants. The newest generation of potential first responders, those born after 1995, have been raised in a world of technology. They’ve grown up with smartphones in their hands and laptops at their fingertips. This means that they will expect your […]