Volunteer Fire Service
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A Tullahassee VFD firefighter was knocked down twice while working to extinguish a structure fire
In the Newbern’s first election in six decades, Firefighter Patrick Braxton won 66–26 to end the legal fight that once locked him out of city hall
Here’s how to live your best life in the fire service, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
Two jurisdictions that have already begun antibody testing have reported a positive rate of 1.9%
East Corning Firefighter Ralph D. Miller previously served as chief for 14 years and helped lead the construction of the department’s first firehouse in 1960
The four firefighter-EMTs were hired to help the department maintain consistent round-the-clock staffing
Spearfish public safety officials said the firefighter had volunteered with the department for 30 years and made “an unfortunate error in judgement”
The Scotland Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was said to be in critical condition after the unspecified accident while performing duties
The borough of Larksville plans to transition to a department relying only on part-time, volunteer and subcontractor firefighters
One of the firefighters alleges she was retaliated against for running in a fire district board election
The actor thanked Ridgefield FD volunteer firefighters for their service during the pandemic with pairs of his newly released sneakers
Cresson Firefighter-EMT Diana Jones, 63, was inspired by her son, a fire captain, to pursue a second career in public safety
Cresson Firefighter-EMT Diane Jones was killed battling the August Complex fire at Mendocino National Forest
Avis Firefighter David Closs Sr., 67, was directing traffic for the safe passage of apparatus when he suffered a medical emergency
St. George Island Volunteer Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith, 56, was swept up by the current while trying to save a man and child in distress
Residents argued firefighters had no problem responding to calls in the seven years the siren was previously turned off for repairs
The Greencastle Borough Council agreed to develop a budget to support paid firefighters using a fire tax, with members making at least $18/hour
Officials say some departments have lost more than $20,000 from a canceled event
Officials said Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department Engineer Pete Hein died from an “acute medical emergency” while fighting the Stagecoach Fire
Skip the “my backyard” mindset and instead advocate for consolidation, cooperation and collaboration
Oak Corners Volunteer Fire Company EMS Capt. Danielle Day and Deputy Chief Zachary Rey paused their wedding preparations to respond to a two-alarm blaze
Parishville Firefighter-EMT Nicholas Jerome spent two weeks in the hospital following the on-duty crash
West Point and Vails Gate Firefighter Alec Tannenbaum, 29, a decorated Marine veteran, died after responding to calls in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias
The chief and FFs opposed being pulled from most medical calls; city admin. says medical calls are covered by ambulance service, FFs not qualified
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Chief Jason Caughey about the unique challenges facing the volunteer fire service and managing many generations among volunteers
New York City Councilman Justin Brannan is calling on the state legislature to increase the existing tax break from $200 to $500
Parishville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief and EMT Nicholas Jerome, 30, is recovering after being seriously injured in an on-duty crash Tuesday
Albany leaders said the department has been mismanaged for years, so they wanted to start the department over from scratch
Fourteen fire departments were called to the massive blaze Tuesday
The Parishville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter-EMT was reportedly responding in his personal vehicle when he crashed into a tree
The three communities are seeking to put a fire levy on the ballot to convert to full-time services
Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Duncan Henderson, 65, was on his way to assist at a grass fire when his vehicle overturned
The City of Pinehurst is seeking to reduce firefighter responses to certain emergencies as a “cost-saving measure”
