Volunteer Fire Service
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Barneveld volunteer firefighters were on the roof trying to remove snow minutes before the collapse
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Tens of thousands of acres of forest have burned; at least 20 wildfires in North Carolina are being investigated as arson
Felony aggravated sexual assault charges were dropped against Keith Edward Wisakowsky and he received a one-year jail sentence
The fire service has many questions heading into Jan. 20, but one big question can very well dictate how the others play out
Advocates for sexual assault victims said the plea deal is outrageous and would send a “terrible message”
Firefighters entered through the front door and found that the flames created unstable structural conditions
The fire truck marked the second time in less than 24-hours that a vehicle outside a polling place raised concerns from community members
The controversy of whether firefighters should be permitted to wash their personal vehicles at fire stations began in April
If you are thinking about adding an ATV or snowmobile for winter rescues, or if you have one and don’t have your SOPs and training in order, here’s what you need to know
“A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals” addresses diagnosis of common firefighter health ailments
Chief Michael Payne, 58, collapsed at a highway truck fire
The closing of the stations and lack of transparency has left many firefighters disgruntled, some of which have begun a petition
Bruno died in 2011 from complications from a fall at age 83; he served as chairman of the NFFF for almost 10 years
Five volunteer firefighters are accused of sexually assaulting a colleague with a sausage in 2015
These leaders took measured steps to make whole-scale changes in a change-resistant combination fire department, and came away with member buy in
Connor Murray, 39, is accused of slashing six tires on three different vehicles
Alfred A. Stewart, 79, became entangled in a fallen ladder; he was a 52-year veteran
Stations used as polling places need to be a welcoming, open and safe community gathering place that may need to become a secure fortress if something goes wrong; plan for both
Albert Melin, 46, wrote over 130 fire department checks to two of his businesses
Those opposed to hiring a paid chief said allowing firefighters to elect a chief saves taxpayer dollars and has worked in the past
Firefighters were told that if they attempted to obtain the equipment inside the locked station, the city could press burglary charges
Harmless perks firefighters enjoy may come under fire as they evolve into quasi-municipal employees
Once a year, the department sets a fundraising goal of $3,000 that helps purchase essential equipment
A special meeting with department members is scheduled for later this month to discuss distributing assets
The controversy began in April when a town manager told the department they couldn’t wash their personal vehicles at the station
Researchers are gaining ground on the holy grail of determining how much contamination remains in PPE after cleaning
Firefighter Rob Wimer, with the Greenwood Township Volunteer Fire Department, was transported to a hospital for treatment
The fire started downstairs but raced up the wall, adding to the difficulties of fighting the fire in the old home
John C. Brocker collapsed while responding to a vehicle crash
Jason Gregoire said he wanted to move out of state to give his autistic son a better education
