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.
Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the department faced a “critical decision” on its future after spending nearly $10,000 on recruitment in recent years
Curtis Taylor was suffered a spinal cord shock while on the first floor of the house
One First Nation fire department shows how having local government, private business and firefighters rowing in the same direction changes outcomes
John Cutler, a 13-year veteran, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and can only move with crutches or a wheelchair
Firefighter Richard Thomas Hart, 19, faces a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison for the conviction
Officials said the fire started with a portable space heater that was being used after a fireplace malfunctioned
While Kyle Sample and his family were recovering in the hospital, crews went to his home and boarded up windows
Terrance “Terry” Edward Shafer fell ill at a family cabin in Minnesota after his shift
James Franciskovich, 52, was traveling with two other firefighters to a training exercise when their fire department vehicle overturned
Volunteer firefighter Ron Savage, 63, suffered a cardiac event while training Saturday
Chief Kevin Brix was seen as a father figure and mentor to many younger firefighters
The woman climbed into the back seat where she and her dog stayed dry and waited for help
Ron Savage, 63, was well-known throughout his community as a firefighter and news anchor and reporter
James Lee Franciskovich was traveling with two other firefighters when their vehicle left the roadway and veered into a ditch
Kevin Davison and Doug Folkins said the song aims to raise awareness and help other responders dealing with mental health issues
Firefighters were en route to a fire when the rig veered off the road into an embankment
Michael Dale Russell, 68, is the Leach Fire Department’s first line of duty death
Michael Dale Russell was heading to a structure fire when the rig overturned
The bill would provide coverage for firefighters who are diagnosed with digestive, urinary, prostate neurological or melanoma cancers
Phillip “Eddie” Turner, 59, was on his way to the fire station when the crash occurred
Phillip E. Turner, 59, was driving to the fire station when the crash occurred
Capt. Guner Booth, his wife and 7-month-old son were not home when the fire broke out
Kevin A. Przybyl, who had cystic fibrosis, was always interested in pursuing a career in public safety
Philip Reeves was described as a dedicated firefighter who always made sure to do his best on every call
Lucas Patchen’s coach wouldn’t let him play in a game since he missed the team’s bus
Chief Bill Matthews, 73, was found slumped over the steering wheel of a fire truck; he likely suffered a heart attack
Some departments offer firefighters a place to live in exchange for serving their department
The settlement guarantees that paid fire crews maintain four men on each engine that goes out on a call for the next five years
Firefighter John Mike Cummins was returning from a call when he suffered a medical problem and crashed into three other vehicles
A GoFundMe has been created for Ted Punch and his family; they lost most of their possessions and their three dogs in the fire
C. Edwin “Bunk” Grimmel Sr., 93, is the longest serving active member of the fire company; he joined before the U.S. entered WWII
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