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.

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Mass. fire chief breaks silence on controversy that nearly led to mass resignation

Rockport Fire Chief James Doyle claimed through legal council that after firefighters presented a list of demands to town leaders, he was ordered to resign within 24 hours or face termination

November 25, 2020 10:57 AM

Firefighter Death

Volunteer Ind. FF-EMT dies from medical emergency after call

Harrison Township Firefighter-EMT Robert Cree, 72, suffered an apparent heart attack moments after returning home

November 24, 2020 04:01 PM

Recruitment and Retention

NY state volunteer task force seeks to boost ranks

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that creates the New York State Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which will study the challenges of volunteer fire departments

November 22, 2020 08:45 AM

Hybrid Hazards Present New Challenges

May 07, 2007 07:53 AM

Volunteer Fire Service

Colo. VFD hot on trail of new firefighters

May 03, 2007 01:12 PM

W. Va. fathers, sons strengthen bonds as firefighters

May 03, 2007 06:52 AM

W.Va. volunteers hone firefighting skills

May 03, 2007 06:17 AM

N.J. fire chief says volunteers are expensive

May 01, 2007 06:02 AM

Pa. fire company honors colleague who died helping others

May 01, 2007 05:41 AM

Volunteer N.Y. firefighter dies in river rescue

April 30, 2007 09:47 AM

Board vows to collaborate on finding new Colo. fire chief

April 28, 2007 03:58 PM

Colo. volunteers protest over chief’s role

April 26, 2007 05:29 AM

Miss. VFD vies for Firedog Across America cash prize

April 24, 2007 01:03 PM

Town puzzles over motive for fire allegedly set by Mo. firefighters

April 24, 2007 05:36 AM

Safety

Many N.Y. firefighters fail to buckle up

April 23, 2007 10:57 AM

Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface

Ga. blazes devour more land, homes

April 19, 2007 12:55 PM

Education & Training

Maine rescue workers put water safety to the test

April 19, 2007 05:51 AM

Labor and Union Issues

4 N.Y. fire districts blasted for mismanagement

April 19, 2007 05:48 AM

Burn training program released to U.S. fire departments

April 18, 2007 06:30 AM

Volunteer Calif. firefighters rehearse using new equipment

April 17, 2007 05:46 AM

Study shows volunteer rates dip slightly in ’06

April 16, 2007 06:00 AM

Pennsylvania volunteer mobile unit to aid firefighters

April 16, 2007 05:30 AM

Ill. fire departments working well together following merger

April 13, 2007 03:51 AM

Okla. rescuer suffers his own tragedy

April 12, 2007 05:46 AM

Colo. volunteer firefighter accused of causing accident, he is first to respond

April 06, 2007 07:07 AM

Conn. volunteer firefighters ask for more compensation

April 06, 2007 06:24 AM

Volunteer firefighters needed in Eastern Conn.

April 06, 2007 06:23 AM

N.Y. firefighters choose volunteer over paid chief

April 06, 2007 06:21 AM

Department of Homeland Security Announces Application Period for FY 2007 Assistance to Firefighter Grants

March 28, 2007 10:11 AM

Conn. volunteer firefighters seeking help

March 27, 2007 06:44 AM

For N.H. volunteer firefighters, it’s been a good month

March 26, 2007 06:09 AM

Health & Wellness

Harvard study finds firefighters face heart risks in blazes

March 21, 2007 12:51 PM

Live-in Pa. firefighting students mix calls, classes

March 16, 2007 05:52 AM

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