Volunteer Fire Service
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Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the department faced a “critical decision” on its future after spending nearly $10,000 on recruitment in recent years
State Farm and the NVFC are donating refurbished laptops to 100 fire departments to boost efficiency, with applications open until March 31
A fundraiser has drawn more than $32,000 for volunteer firefighters Jason Smith and Tyler Morris
The Quinlan Volunteer Fire Department has had trouble meeting country and city requirements
Two departments recently wrapped up efforts to collect and send bunker gear, air tanks and tools
With a new interim chief in place, firefighters and city leaders said they would work on communicating
Shawn Menear sustained burns in January and had surgery, but on Wednesday, the Middletown Volunteer Fire Department will escort him home
An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction
Simple ways to build collaboration among agencies and involve the community
H.R. 2471, the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, also includes $360 million each for AFG and SAFER programs
The volunteers claim the city council is gatekeeping resources and creating unbearable working conditions
The award recognizes one volunteer and one paid fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
Ebenezer Fire Protection District Firefighter Dustin Brandhorst, 36, was en route to a fire at the time of the crash
The bill, which passed in the Senate and now heads to the House, could cost the state an estimated $20-22 million
San Miguel Engineer and Army veteran Eric Hille is raising funds, gathering volunteers and collecting equipment
Firefighters throughout the U.S. have been sending items to New Ukrainian Wave-Passaic, a nonprofit handling shipping and distribution
Without firefighters at Shasta Fire Station 56, the nearest help will have to come from three miles away
From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
Sponsored by the CFSI and NFFF, the Sarbanes award recognizes organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety
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