Team Development Arcs: Difference between revisions
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With exceptions, PBEM does not recommend NETs "cold call" their local fire station. Instead, allow PBEM to be the go-between for the first meeting. The NET Team Leader should contact their PBEM District Liaison ({{EmailLink|addr=net@portlandoregon.gov|name=net@portlandoregon.gov}}) to help them schedule a day and time with the NET's nearest fire station. | With exceptions, PBEM does not recommend NETs "cold call" their local fire station. Instead, allow PBEM to be the go-between for the first meeting. The NET Team Leader should contact their PBEM District Liaison ({{EmailLink|addr=net@portlandoregon.gov|name=net@portlandoregon.gov}}) to help them schedule a day and time with the NET's nearest fire station. | ||
Do not enter into a meeting with PF&R holding specific expectations of the relationship between your team and your nearest fire station. Some stations have more bandwidth than others to engage with local NETs. While NET generally has a positive reputation, firefighter and officer perceptions of volunteers may also vary depending on past experiences they have had with community members (or if they've had little experience at all). Building trust and familiarity with PF&R staff takes place over time, not in a single meeting. | Do not enter into a meeting with PF&R holding specific expectations of the relationship between your team and your nearest fire station. Some fire stations have more bandwidth than others to engage with local NETs. While NET generally has a positive reputation, firefighter and officer perceptions of volunteers may also vary depending on past experiences they have had with community members (or if they've had little experience at all). Building trust and familiarity with PF&R staff takes place over time, not in a single meeting. | ||
'''<mark>Facilitation</mark>''' | '''<mark>Facilitation</mark>''' | ||
