Episode 19: Interview with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Chief Mike McCliman

Episode 19: Interview with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Chief Mike McCliman, about firefighter recruitment and how his agency has found success over the last decade.

On this episode, Past President Ray Gayk interviews Mike McCliman, Fire Chief for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District about how his agency has been successfully tackling the recruitment issues we all face. Rancho Cucamonga Fire District is an 8-station agency in Southern California but punches way above their weight when it comes to recruitment. We dive into their culture, philosophy on recruitment, hosting their own fire academy and how they have been so successful in recruiting female fire fighters. 

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