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.
Grant County firefighters CW and Emily Forrest understand what it is like to be the spouse of a first responder
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
The Big Elm Volunteer Fire Company firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was found by others at the fire station
The volunteer firefighter admitted to setting a fire that burned 190 acres
During his employment, Leonel Caso was called names such as papi, criminal, terrorist, Mexican and Cuban by his co-workers
The Grapevine Fire Department is seeking to raise $10,000 to restore the 1928 engine
The urgency firefighters show in taking mitigating actions at a working fire goes a long way to determining the amount of fire damage
Roseanne Kleppsattel put on her late husband’s turnout coat while responding to the five-car crash
Dean Berkeley said that over $1,000 worth of personal gear went missing in 2012 and was never reimbursed or got his gear back
Chief Billy McAdams and firefighter Jamie Brock were working on his farm when they got the call about an active shooter at Townville Elementary
Whether you’re an aspiring firefighter or just looking to give back, nearly everyone can be involved with the fire service
Zachary Clevenger died last year from cardiac failure after responding to a call
When you make it to the panel interview, how you answer these types of questions will influence their hiring decision
The 30-year veteran took down the shooter and held him until law enforcement arrived on scene
Not all contaminates are equal and neither are cleaning methods; understanding both is necessary for clean PPE
Thomas R. Schmid had volunteered for the department for about five years
The chief was placed on administrative leave without pay in June after being arrested for a DWI
One fire chief explains the pros and cons of a replacement cycle and how it applies to departments large and small
Several of the departments will replace their SCBA, some of which are over 10 years old
Court documents show Collin Miller admitted to starting several fires in vacant homes
Crews administer Narcan an average of twice a day to bring overdose victims back from the brink of death
The chief recalls a time when the only protective gear they had were essentially rain coats, thigh-high boots, plastic helmets and rubber gloves
Charles Horan, 61, suffered a severe injury after he tripped and fell while leaving his home for a response call
The pills were found to be a combination of heroin, caffeine and cough suppressants
George Fred Gerstacker, 46, pulled a motorcyclist over, took the driver’s information and said to expect a citation in the mail
Experience the violence and destruction in Syria through the eyes and voices of volunteer first responders who rush in to search for victims in the rubble
“The White Helmets” follows three volunteer rescue workers putting everything on the line to save Syrians
A local fire training academy put on the expo in an effort to attract more firefighters
Facebook users took a screenshot of the firefighter’s post and reposted it to the department’s page
The firefighter used a jack to break the window and pulled the man to safety
Justin Zink, 28, was with the department since he was 18; the chief said he was active in every department fundraiser and event
Getting a head start on standard data collection will improve award odds and cut application stress
Donald “Ham” Eicher served the department for 37 years and spent seven years as the rescue chief
