Volunteer Fire Service
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It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
Old Saybrook Fire Company No. 1 celebrated its centennial with a parade and memories
University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
Tyler Johnson, 24, was with another EMT when he suddenly became lightheaded and collapsed
Eradicating harassing behavior toward female firefighters will take more than good policy and practice
The fire killed about 80,000 chickens; a blaze at the same farm exactly 27 years ago killed 216,000 chickens
Joe Barr, 31, died of colon cancer on April 16; he was remembered as a great friend and hilarious guy
The Public Safety Officer’s Benefit Program has left some first responders or their families waiting for years to get payments
A video has gone viral after Terry O’Boyle showed off his power chair turned into a special firefighting apparatus while being called into service
Crews were gathered for training when an 18-year-old tumbled over a cliff at a quarry; she was conscious and flown to a hospital
The West Blocton Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations to fund equipment upgrades and service expansion
Chief Richard Stirts will be the district’s first full-time chief after he was told to reapply for his job
The total value of the equipment is estimated to be $2,000; the department is accepting donations for replacement
The shed fires were said to be an intentional act, causing $15,000 in damages
The rumor got started by an unauthorized tweet from someone connected with the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department
Two girls sent drawings to the firefighters involved in containment efforts of the Rocky Mount fire
In striving to reach perfection, many firefighters overlook chances to learn from mistakes
These safety measures can shift the odds away from firefighter injury when motorists do the unexpected
Firefighters continue to battle the fire, which has already burned 14,000 acres
Roberto DiBono, who had recently attended a class on how to use Narcan, administered the drug to the unresponsive man
David Plante, 31, was charged with arson in connection with a brush fire that burned 190 acres
Volunteer firefighter Kevin Swain was shot four times while responding to a welfare check
Caden Booth suffered severe burns after his babysitter sprayed him with hot water two years ago
Amanda Brazil learned 65 percent of the firefighters had no training in critical incidents or PTSD
A major concern is the unpredictable sound quality of a digital system that could lead to accidents
Spencer Township trustees voted to end the town’s fire department, citing fiscal responsibility as driving factor
Capt. Robert Montcrieff was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after trying to save animals at the home
The firefighter was upset during a welfare check when he took off with a firearm in hand
The mayor blamed the fire department’s resignations on campaign agendas that included cutting taxes
The department still holds on to bits of the past, including wearing leather helmets
With a test measuring total heat loss accepted, is there room and need for a test measuring evaporative resistance?
Investigators need to assess what’s reasonable given what his belief was about whether danger existed or not
LODD of firefighter-paramedic John Ulmschneider is a tragic reminder of the potential for violence on every incident
