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.
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Hempfield Fire Chief John Kottmyer said the firefighters have been suspended during the investigation and the department is working to reinstill public confidence
A positive experience with a firefighter is sometimes all it takes to motivate someone to consider a new vocation
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
Michael V. Crismali, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. 2’s Firefighter of the Year for 2015, allegedly took the money between 2017 and 2019
It’s up to leadership to provide the direction and all firefighters to share the expectations that volunteers need to thrive in their role
Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter/Secretary Janet Holbrook served for more than 25 years
Speaking to Connecticut public radio, Scott Eskwitt addresses recruitment and retention efforts, fire service culture, and pandemic-fueled stress
There are several ways to help AFG and SAFER funding reach more volunteer and rural fire departments
“Dear retiree, No, go away.” The good news: There are other ways to stay connected to the fire service
One Briarcliffe Fire Company volunteer allegedly mocked the name of a Black 8-year-old girl who was shot and killed outside a football game
The Park City Fire District has agree to cover calls for the North Summit Fire District for 60 days
New Mexico’s firefighters lost qualified immunity: Is your state next?
Of the 25-member department, eight volunteers have been accused of boycotting shifts or refusing to respond to a call
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
J.R. Bullock tested positive for COVID-19 after fighting a fire with the Tarboro Fire Department on Dec. 18
Austin Smith, 30, has been identified as the St. Paul Fire District member killed in the fire
In an effort to increase staffing and expand the Mount Desert Fire Department, the town is taking over from Northeast Harbor Ambulance
In the era of essential worker recognition, many firefighters may wonder, “Why aren’t we being treated better? And why isn’t anyone listening to us?”
Katherine Muser and Taber Land have been volunteering for the Galeton Fire and Protection District while attending the University of Northern Colorado
The approval for new AEDs, cardiac monitors and CPR devices follows an inspection showing that most Eddy County fire vehicles lacked working AEDs
Volunteers are doing whatever it takes to fund their future
If some people are all in and others can only give the bare minimum, then it’s time to review your organization’s structure and consider a new system
Captain Andy Loso took pride in educating children during Fire Prevention Week and in responding to calls, the St. Joseph Fire Department said
The Boulder Emergency Squad, a technical search and rescue team, has created a fundraiser to support its volunteers
“Our name, like our logos, symbols and actions must represent today’s volunteer fire service,” said First Vice President Edward Tase
The measure would remove restrictions on mileage reimbursements and on buying electrolyte drinks and kitchen equipment
Penny Leaver lost her job in 2020 and was having serious health issues. Now she is a volunteer firefighter
Video shows the thrashing storm as Rudd Firefighter Tyler Hicks kept the siren going to warn the community
“There are going to be a lot of families not having Christmas,” said Lower Augusta Fire Department Chief Mark Minnier
Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Chief Wes Adams was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries
Addressing the key turnout gear questions from the FireRescue1 community, one by one
“Volunteers are hard to come by": Assistant Fire Chief Travis Buhnerkempe said the definition of a health care worker and rules for them create a staffing concern
