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.
Factors include growing tax bases that allow for full-time positions and more intense training requirements
82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
Grant funds are the lifeline of the volunteer fire service so we must set ourselves up for success in the application process
Volunteer firefighter Marty Schiraldi shredded his thumb and two fingers during a carpentry accident
Simple tools and processes can reduce exposure risk without compromising the fire mission
Michigan state representative Peter Pettalia spent time as a volunteer firefighter with the East Grand Lake Fire Department for 15 years
Firefighters shared how witnessing 9/11 at a young age inspired them to become first responders
Lowell Satterwhite reportedly suffered a heart attack after responding to a call
County officials will hire 26 firefighters to serve the areas
Christopher Harrison, 16, died Tuesday following complications from a motorcycle crash
The training includes directions on what unarmed fire and EMS personnel should do if they encounter someone with a gun or deadly weapon
FirstNet was set up to alleviate responder communication problems revealed by 9/11; here’s a look at where that program is 15 years on
Frank DeThomas was arrested Thursday on charges of stealing over $100,000 from the fire company
The new company will be called the Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
Leaving a successful career for the firefighting life has taught me some lessons that may help you succeed in a similar move
A recent National Academy of Medicine discussion paper describes best practices for EMS and hospital responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks
A tanker truck carrying three volunteer firefighters missed a turn Saturday morning and ran off of the road
Michael Allen Johnson said he nodded off before the rig went out of control
It is nearly impossible to end communication with a civilian on a polite, rational note when it starts with threats and disrespect
After their last engine was T-boned, the volunteer department raised enough funds to replace the 20-year-old vehicle
Michael Allen Johnson was operating a fire truck Saturday when it veered off the road, killing two firefighters
The dept. celebrated Saturday with fire prevention demonstrations, truck and equipment displays, free food and drinks, music and guest speakers
I am a volunteer firefighter; I am also gay
Following a heart attack, rapid intervention saved a 79-year-old man’s life before EMS arrived
Jacob Huffman helped inventory equipment on the fire truck, and trained using a powerful fire hose and worked a mock rescue mission
Good Samaritans stepped in to help drag a 5-inch supply line
Patrick Hardison suffered severe burns to his face when a burning building collapsed on him in 2001
The ex-chief was accused of falsifying records to receive extra tax breaks
FEMA’s updated security system is causing access problems for some; here’s how to navigate it
The chief called the crash scene “disturbing”
The days of never locking the door are gone; here’s how to harden your fire stations without looking like a fortress
Officials said the remediation alone could cost about $16,000
Firefighters will collect toiletries, cleaning products, bottled water and other goods for those impacted by the flooding