Volunteer Fire Service
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Three new calculators can help fire and EMS departments measure cost savings and retention value from using volunteers
Duck, N.C. Fire Chief Donna Black brings over 27 years of service in both paid and volunteer departments to the position
Firefighters in Daviess County are looking for a permanent solution to transmit signals from dispatch to pagers
The firefighter was transported to a trauma center where he is in serious condition with non life-threatening injuries
Chief Terry Phillips, 60, after battling a long-time illness; he stepped down as chief June 30 and planned to continue as a firefighter
Firefighter Brian Carr: “A lot of sorrow, but at the same time it brought joy to my heart to get out there and help people and see the communities come together.”
Firefighters responded to the station for a vehicle-crash call to find the door kicked in, their truck and gear destroyed and their engine badly damaged
Anthony Miceli is accused of stealing money from the firefighter’s nonprofit association that raises money for charities and firefighting equipment
The 51-year-old allegedly supplied a part-time Lakeville firefighter with alcohol and then raped and assaulted him on two occasions
The department started in 1891 as an all-volunteer crew and operated independently from the city
Clendenin firefighters were only able to save their rigs before the floodwaters overtook their station; several Pennsylvania fire departments donated surplus gear
The paid on-call firefighter joked about not hurrying to put out a fire at a black family’s home following a massive house party at that home
The Texas firefighter was diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning, but the fire dept. didn’t have the extra insurance policy to cover his injuries
Leaving off any component of protective gear exposes firefighters to short- and long-term risks
Deputy Chief Mike Morgan died of complications stemming from a stroke he suffered after returning from a call
Video: Shot Pa. volunteer firefighter airs ‘thank you’ message, gets apology call from Kenny Chesney
An officer and volunteer firefighter shot several times got a call from country singer Kenny Chesney with an apology for announcing at a concert that he had died of his injuries
Trevor Gage was hit by a pickup truck while riding his motorcycle Saturday; he had surgery for head injuries, but died Sunday morning
The volunteer fire district now blocks roads at crash scenes after a newly minted medic was hit and killed by a truck
The fire chief says they are taxing the water system and will be fighting the fire all of Sunday
The township board voted 2-1 to disband the department over costs; the dissenting board member vowed to keep the department open
The Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company arrived to find smoke pouring from the one-story home, then went inside and rescued the teen
Both firefighters were hospitalized Wednesday, and one remained there overnight
The chief is on administrative leave without pay, but can use whatever vacation time is available during his leave
The 15-year fire chief saw smoke pouring from the structure, rescued his dogs and waited for firefighters to arrive
The impact of Clark’s thoughts on the mayday, LODDs and fire service leadership stays in your head after it’s finished
Hampton, N.H. firefighter Kyle Jameson died from complications of his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after a year-long fight
The man fatally shot a volunteer firefighter as he was responding to an emergency call
Fifteen-passenger vans, like the one in this fatal wreck, are three times more likely to roll when carrying more than 10 people
Fire crews from two departments responded; there were no injuries and investigators are searching for the cause
Both died when their truck slid down a 20-meter gully Monday while battling an out-of-control wildland fire
Volunteer Fire Chief Kevin Britt suffered a medical emergency at his home after an emergency call
Municipal, county and state fire codes are complex, but adaptation and enforcement can help prevent tragedies like West, Texas
Tensions flared and many demanded answers during a town meeting Saturday to discuss restoring fire services
