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.
State Farm and the NVFC are donating refurbished laptops to 100 fire departments to boost efficiency, with applications open until March 31
A Danville firefighter suffered a medical emergency at the firehouse after a call
A Ridgeville volunteer firefighter died from an apparent medical event while preparing to respond to a mobile home fire
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
“I’m not pointing any fingers, but we’re not done with this topic,” Paris Board of Selectmen Chairman Christopher Summers said of the voters’ decision
Friends are raising funds to help James “Moe” Mosser and his dog; both were burned in the blaze
Staffing challenges and increasing service calls from an aging population make it harder to maintain service standards, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says
Ron Carlson began volunteering for the Suffield Fire Department in 1971, focusing on fire safety and prevention for kids
A once obese firefighter, I now have the confidence needed to not only meet my job expectations but excel at them
Captain Darcy Stallings, 34, was responding to a call in his personal vehicle when the incident occurred
Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making
“Your honor and integrity are as much as your word. He was big on that,” Justin Chesson said of his father, Ray Chesson
Capt. Brad Tendall, 43, had been a volunteer with the Nevada Fire Department for 24 years
Trucks barely fit into the current Canton fire station, which was not designed to include sleeping quarters, despite EMS personnel working overnight shfits
Fires in the 1890s led to official city recognition of the department and better funding of equipment
Stanislaus County Firefighter Richard Gerety left UC Davis Medical Center in style with an engine ride home
