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Recruitment Trailers (2): Two enclosed single axel trailers wrapped in Anoka County Recruitment graphics. They can be used as mobile signs throughout area to advertise "help wanted". They will also be stocked with the following items for events: Marketing brochures/flyers/advertising supplies Pull-up banners Banner flags Tables Table covers Mobile mic & amplifier Training Textbooks: NFPA Firefighter Skills textbooks have already been purchased for the Academy. Recruits should not mark theses loaner textbooks as they will be returned to the Academy after their course. Fire Instructor Pay: Instructor pay for Firefighter I and Firefighter II are covered. Due to recent developments with Minnesota State funding, is already covered and the grant funding was routed to EMR or EMT Instructor pay. EMS Training: EMR or EMT training reimbursed up to $950 per student. Marketing Campaign: It will include content creation, physical signs & banners, social media, branding, video production, website changes including automated database responses for referrals, paraphernalia design, and assistance rolling out daily/weekly updates on all media channels. Employee Evaluations: Up to $500 reimbursement. Candidate must be hired to qualify for reimbursement. Many departments within Anoka County conduct an Employee Evaluation (sometimes called a psyche exam) on all firefighter candidates as part of the hiring process. These evaluations are done by outside vendors and normally have an extensive testing process and an interview with a certified psychologist. Written results are then sent to the City HR or Fire Chief with a recommendation on the candidate's ability to handle stress, work with others, work under direction, and many other factors. Version: 02/09/2015 AnokaCo_recruit_grant_details.docx 8 of 8