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.
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon said a new report on firefighter staffing should serve as a wake-up call to secure more resources for fire departments
Among the types of cancers covered under the law are lung, prostate, breast, urinary and melanoma if the firefighter meets certain eligibility requirements
William VanGilder was aboard a fire truck that lost control, ran off the roadway into a field and then rolled over, causing him to be ejected
Acquiring experienced fire trucks and apparatus can be the right financial move for your department, but make sure you find the right dealer
“You don’t get tired. Tired! I have never used that word in my life,” Glenn Brubaker said
City administrators are evicting the fire department from the station after 30 years of providing fire protection
“Volunteerism is dying, there is not a doubt in mind... The hard part is what’s that next step? How do we get other generations to come in?” Chief Bill Weimer said
Jason Keith Hensley, 40, was wearing reflective gear while clearing debris associated with Tropical Storm Nate
Javier McMillan, 19, will face five to 23 months in prison for intentionally starting the blaze inside the firehouse
William Verbeck set fire to his truck in a scheme to cover up raffle ticket funds he stole
The bill would provide medical coverage for volunteer firefighters who develop cancer from the job
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urged Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that provides gap coverage for volunteer firefighters with cancer
Officials said tension arose when Bugtussle Fire Chief Trevor Tannehill and board member Jered Weeks had a disagreement during a board meeting
The state’s high court denied the borough’s appeal of a decision that declared the firefighters employees because the borough pays them an hourly wage
A county-wide effort results in a $4.3 million SAFER grant to fund recruitment and training of 500 additional volunteer firefighters
A chief’s legacy inspires an intra-agency cooperative training classroom and live-action training facility establishing teamwork between fire, EMS, police and hazmat
The 20 percent rebate council approved Monday is the maximum amount a municipality can offer under the law, according to officials
The hospital employee was told to either remove the flag, or remove the truck from hospital property
Through effective training and coaching, fire chiefs can prepare their volunteer firefighters to achieve desirable outcomes without being overbearing
Researchers found a lack of trust between multicultural and high-risk populations as crews deliver fire and emergency medical services
The “hero” culture of the fire service increases the risk of injury and death when working within multicultural communities
Gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of your team in regard to its ability to execute a recruitment and retention plan
An online survey was created to collect diversity-by-rank numbers for 108 fire departments
Hero Pups, a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization, places therapy dogs with veterans, firefighters, police officers and EMS providers
Capt. Randy Ray Treat, 71, leaves behind his wife and two sons
“Some people like to fish, some people like to go on trips and things like this when they retire... well, this is what I enjoy doing,” Capt. Joe Rutherford said
The fire company and the city conservation district are butting heads over a parking lot built that the district believes could do harm to the environment
Act 172 allows communities to offer volunteers breaks on earned income taxes and up to a 20 percent reimbursement for property taxes
Quiet Warrior
From lawyers to construction workers, they take time off work to risk their lives
Programs, initiatives, standards and resources have been put forward in the last 30 years to improve firefighter health and to decrease death and injury
The program was initially enacted in 2009 for full-time career firefighters, but was recently amended to include volunteers
