Past Workshops & Speaking Engagements

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Past National & State Presentations

  • EMS Today, Rapid Overview of Research-Based Recruitment & Retention for EMS
  • Virginia Fire & Rescue, Communicating with Candor and NOT Chaos
  • Virginia Fire & Rescue, Navigating Change in a World of Resistance
  • VCOS Symposium in the Sun, Recruitment & Retention
  • Ski & Mountain Trauma Conference, Recruitment & Retention: Developing Your Game Plan
  • Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Leveraging Community Support
  • Maryland State Firemen’s AssociationBreaking Barriers: Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • National Volunteer Fire Council, Communicating with Candor and Not Chaos
  • Congressional Fire Service Institute, 50 Recruitment & Retention Tips in 50 Minutes
  • Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, Breaking Barriers, Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • IAFC VCOS Symposium in the Sun, Recruitment & Retention Research & Real World Strategies
  • Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Breaking Barriers: Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • Louisiana State University Company Officer Leadership Conference, Breaking Barriers: Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • iWomen, Communicating with Candor and Not Chaos
  • FDIC, Breaking Barriers: Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • South Carolina Fire Chief’s AssociationBreaking Barriers: Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • Virginia Fire Chiefs AssociationBreaking Barriers: Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges
  • New York Fire Districts, Keynote, Being a Catalyst for Change
  • National Volunteer Fire Council Training SummitBreaking Barriers in Recruitment & Retention  
  • United States National Fire Academy, Preventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Mid-Winter ConferencePreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • Texas Fire Chief’s Association ConferencePreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment in the Fire Service
  • Firemen’s Association of the State of New YorkPreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • East Franklin Fire DepartmentPreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • National Fallen Firefighters FoundationThe Millennial Generation & eLearning
  • Arizona Fire Districts Association ConferencePreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • Arizona Fire Chief’s Association ConferencePreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • Oklahoma State Firefighters Association, John F. Futhey II State Fire SchoolPreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • FDICPreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • Virginia Fire Chiefs AssociationPreventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • Old Forge Fire School, Preventing Member Derailment & Embarrassment
  • IAFC FRI, Reputation Managment
  • iWomen Leadership Conference, Ignite the Successful YOU!
  • Firehouse Expo, Reputation Management
  • Sissonville Fire School, Managing Junior Firefighter Programs
  • Delaware State Fire School, Reputation Management in the First State
  • Firehouse World, Reputation Management:  How Not to Land on the Front Page of the Newspaper
  • IAFC VCOS Symposium in the Sun, Reputation Management: Our Reputation is Everything
  • Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association 113th Annual Convention, Reputation Management in the Fire Service
  • National Volunteer Fire Council Training Summit, How Not to Land on the Front Page of the Newspaper for the WRONG Reasons
  • Miltensberger Emergency Services Seminar, Leading with Integrity:  How Not to Land on the Front Page of the Newspaper for the WRONG Reasons
  • Attendees at the West Virginia Fire Officer Training Weekend learn innovative ways to attract new recruits!
    Attendees at the West Virginia Fire Officer Training Weekend learn innovative ways to attract a new generation of volunteers!

    Sissionville Fire School, Sustainable Ethical Leadership & Reputation Management

  • West Virginia Fire Officer Training Weekend, Professional Development Course – Sustainable Ethical Leadership & Reputation Management    
  • Ohio State University, Productivity Tools for Professionals in Marketing
  • Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Annual ConventionEngaging Youth in Leadership as Educators
  • State of Ohio Local Emergency Management Planning ConferenceRecruitment and Retention of Volunteers
  • Oregon Volunteer Firefighter AssociationMarketing 101 and Advanced Marketing
  • National Fire Corps Training Summit, Ethics for Volunteers:  How Not to Land on the Front Page of the Newspaper for the WRONG Reasons
  • National Fire Corps Training Summit, How to Engage Youth in Teaching    
  • FEMA, Implementing Youth in Preparedness

    Candice McDonald is named National Fire Corps State Advocate of the Year by the National Volunteer Fire Council
    Dr. Candice McDonald is named National Fire Corps State Advocate of the Year by the National Volunteer Fire Council
  • Warren Strengthening Communities, Marketing & Branding
  • The Ohio State University, Marketing & Recruitment 
  • The Ohio State University, Marketing & Recruitment for the Helping Profession
  • The Miami Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators Conference, Engage! Empower! Excite!
  • Kansas Keys for Networking, Engaging Consumers in Program Development
  • National Association of Case Mangers, Engaging Consumers in Program Development

Past College Level Teaching 

  • Computer Applications – Windows and Concepts
  • Social Media  to Enhance Learning & Communication
  • Grant Writing 101 for Teachers & Professionals
  • iMovie for Professionals: Video Presentations
  • Productivity Tools for Teachers & Professionals