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The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department partnered with Wells College to develop a student program providing a quarter of the department’s personnel
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
In Michael Zier’s honor, firefighters put a thin red line across their engine, hung up a wreath and put his gear out on display
Steven Boo was on his way to a county fair when the crash occurred; his girlfriend was also in the car but was not hurt
The volunteer firefighter was driving the fire truck when a tree broke and fell into the roadway
The fire burned two cars and damaged a fire truck; about 70 firefighters are battling the blaze
The average homeowner may rely too heavily on their local fire department for fire protection over fire suppression
Several dozen fire chiefs and officials pushed to help interior firefighters, the ones who run into burning buildings
The firefighter was suspended after making insensitive remarks on Facebook about two men who died while riding a suspected stolen dirt bike
Hubert Volunteer Fire Department was put in the spotlight when Onslow County withheld quarterly funds from them pending the submission of a correct audit
The Allegheny Mountain Firefighters Initiative has been recruiting volunteer firefighters since 2013
A group of 14 state foresters and six volunteer firefighters will help battle the blazes
Matthew Jurado was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the blaze at Kenneth Walker’s home last year
Fire Chief Wayne Lucas said every time he tries to introduce technology, someone quits
Here’s how volunteer departments and smaller career departments can right-size their apparatus without giving up operational capabilities
A retired fire chief battling cancer spreads awareness of firefighter cancer prevention, legislation and challenges
The department has been in operation for 23 years and has never had a fire station
Ronda Varnado, 54, was driving a water truck to a house fire when the truck tipped over
Battalion chief tells mutual aid partners to call back if things get worse
Blake Stevens told police that he was on his way to a call; he admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash
Joe Vlach was training for a Seattle to Portland bike ride when he failed to yield at a stop sign before being hit
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate Dakota Kyle Rigsby died aboard the USS Fitzgerald
Zachary Motta, 22, was accused of coercing a 12-year-old boy online
Assistant Fire Chief Jonathan Swarey said he and other volunteer firefighters quit after a “heated” meeting with the city
Chief James Belot was inducted into the Connecticut State Firefighter Association Hall of Fame in 2013
John Cammack, 76, was filling a tanker truck when the wind shifted, sending the fire in his direction
Firefighters received training in protecting homes, creating fire breaks, wildfire strategy and tactics and specialized wildfire equipment operations
Michael Klein was sentenced to six years and five months in prison after stealing from the department for 13 years
Officials said the decision to dismiss Chief Ed Leipply was based on a culmination of managerial behavior
Chief Scott Albertini had been a member of McDonald Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years
Officials said the fire grew by 100 acres overnight; the cause of the blaze is under investigation
The council voted 4-1 to get coverage from a larger fire district