Volunteer Value Calculators
The NVFC and IPSDI developed the following three calculators for volunteer fire and EMS departments that you can use to determine the local cost savings for your department and community by utilizing volunteers as well as calculate the retention value of your volunteers.
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Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator.
This calculator shows the time it takes a volunteer firefighter or EMS responder to return value to a community after their onboarding and training costs.
Department Value Calculator
NVFC Volunteer Department Retention Value Calculator.
This calculator will show the retention value of all members for their donated time to the Fire or EMS Department for the current year. As the total retention value of the donated time is the sole focus of this calculator, onboarding and investment costs are not considered.
Career vs. Volunteer Comparison
NVFC Career versus Volunteer Comparison Calculator.
This calculator will show the cost of positions if staffed by career responders, representing the cost savings of volunteers filling those positions.
