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.
Lee County’s new weekday strike teams and Saltillo’s first stand-alone fire station are boosting coverage, cutting response times and aiming to lower insurance ratings
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 hired Gaffney Bennett after Norwich shut the company down over a Unified Command agreement
Chittenden Captain Charlie Parker was found unresponsive inside the fire station
Here’s how to correct the most common pump operator mistakes and bonus tips from seasoned fire service veterans
Singac Fire Chief Vincent Dransfield was buried with his favorite hat proclaiming him the “oldest active fireman in the U.S.A.”
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green is removing career firefighters from four firehouses and relocating to fill in gaps in other firehouses
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
The guide provides information on volunteer fire service life and guidance for strong family relationships
Two volunteer fire departments in Preble County have formed the Shawnee Fire District
What is your experience on this risky subject?
Tarkington Captain Doc Sikes knew he was going to be the only volunteer available to respond due to work schedules
Officials look at the Danville Area High School’s Fire Club as a new way to draw youth to the volunteer fire service
Volunteer fire departments in the Unity Township Fire Bureau are starting a duty crew program rotated among participating departments
Some people just aren’t fit for the volunteer life – you know, like people who enjoy sleep
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
At 65, West Mead Firefighter Dale Johnston is the youngest member of the 50-year and active club
This is the second of four opportunities to win a Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet in 2024
A total of $60,000 will be donated to six departments by CHEMTREC and its supporters
NVFC urges fire and EMS personnel to review the proposed standard, understand its potential impact on their communities and prepare their comments for OSHA
Rockford firefighters and the Illinois Fire Service Institute joined together to create a skills event for fire department cadets
Take a close look at what equipment is in your pockets and decide if it may do more harm than good
Fire service leaders must shift their recruitment and retention strategies
Change these behaviors to practice relational leadership that will advance your professional and personal exchanges
Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring incentivized more responses and included time spent on calls
American Hose Company No. 2’s 1948 American LaFrance fire engine is the centerpiece of the Pottsville mural
The Winslow Township Fire Department created one “super station” to deal with a decrease in firefighter staffing
Sam Sloan donated the money to the Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department to help make improvements
Reflections on leadership from an IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
The Capital Region Firefighter program launches a 100 Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge
Beginning in July, the county’s nine individual volunteer departments will be placed into the hierarchy of the Napa County Fire Department
