Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2015, Question 11a

Recruitment and/or retention is a problem for paid firefighters

Full Question Text

To what extent, if any, would you say that recruitment and/or retention is a problem — either now or recently — for paid firefighters in the public safety departments that serve your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions reporting that paid firefighters serve their jurisdiction)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent, if any, would you say that recruitment and/or retention is a problem — either now or recently — for paid firefighters in the public safety departments that serve your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions reporting that paid firefighters serve their jurisdiction) Not a Problem at all ** 33% 41% 22% 34%
Not much of a Problem ** 27% 32% 18% 27%
Somewhat of a Problem ** 12% 16% 16% 14%
Significant Problem ** 4% 4% 2% 4%
Don't Know ** 23% 6% 42% 21%