Volunteer Fire Service
Volunteer firefighters provide fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services in communities of all sizes. Volunteer firefighters, motivated to help others and serve their community, balance training and service with jobs and family obligations. Learn more about latest volunteer fire service news, access FireRescue1 training resources and explore funding and recruitment resources for volunteer fire departments.
Racine’s Steve Leger was air lifted to a nearby hospital, where he remains
James Hedrick of Fairfax County showed perseverance during COVID-19 and excellence in training staff
Shane Darwick plans to launch a high school internship program to boost recruits for the Frederick County Division of Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services
The firefighter is believed to have had a medical emergency causing the accident
The new law was enacted to help firefighters with cancer
Clinton Lowman started serving his community as a volunteer firefighter in 1962
Lt. plead guilty to stealing more than $250,000 from his volunteer fire department
Firefighter Dawn Brown had adopted the mastiff that fatally attacked her just a week ago
Officials voted unanimously to eliminate volunteers’ ability to man stations autonomously
Firefighter Dawn Brown had adopted the mastiff that fatally attacked her just a week ago
The fire engine will go to the volunteer firefighters of Island Park, NY
Four fire departments assisted in fighting the wildfire that spread over more than 600 acres
It is every firefighter’s responsibility to the fire service to be engaged in the decisions our elected officials make
Firefighter Dawn Brown was home alone with the mastiff when the attack occurred
Volunteer firefighter John Curley dragged an unconscious 93-year-old woman to safety
The volunteer firefighter was among the first to battle the flames and rescue trapped residents
The law allows up to 25 firefighters in each department to keep pension costs in check
The W. Va dept. did not pay insurance so trucks cannot leave the station to respond to calls
A firefighter was seriously injured after his Asst. Chief lost control of the apparatus while drinking
The Lt. was shot at a “baby shower” with 200 attendees
Investigators believe the tanker was thrown off balance by shifting water while making a turn
The bill passed by Australian state government will include volunteers and retirees
Firefighters avoided a second-floor stair collapse
After the department was devastated by Sandy, the site is trying to raise money to get it back on its feet
Brian Williams refused to answer a warrant for a doctor-ordered mental health evaluation
Brigantine fire chief: ‘This was our department’s finest hour’
The tradition of voting-in officers is fraught with problems, yet with adjustments may have a place in a professional volunteer service
About 75 firefighters battled the oceanfront resort fire
After a firefighter with underlying heart issues died during a training exercise, NIOSH recommends keeping an eye on heart health
Two volunteer firefighters were killed last year after a burning silo exploded
Former Va. Fire Chief Billy Joe Carter allegedly raped a woman and is under investigation
Volunteer firefighter Sgt. Dain Venne, along with two others, died after a roadside bomb went off
Authorities want to know why the young firefighter was given a dangerous task on his first firefighting call