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.
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
The Big Elm Volunteer Fire Company firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was found by others at the fire station
Factors include growing tax bases that allow for full-time positions and more intense training requirements
James Hedrick of Fairfax County showed perseverance during COVID-19 and excellence in training staff
Shane Darwick plans to launch a high school internship program to boost recruits for the Frederick County Division of Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services
Penn Wynne/Overbrook Hills Firefighter Sean DeMuynck was on his last call with the fire company
After a state referendum showed how the distinction was used to divide, I propose a new approach to labeling organizations and members
The awards help volunteer fire departments enhance their response capabilities for hazmat incidents
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
The Norwich council voted to create a fire services director position and rejected a boost to volunteer firefighter retirement pensions
The firefighter was driving a Lansdowne Volunteer Fire Company SUV at the time of the crash, and was transported to the hospital for his medical treatment
Under the Fire Citizens Academy, a person who wanted to volunteer with Baldwin County Fire Rescue would not have to be a certified firefighter
The role would require working with existing FD leadership to develop plans for meeting the agreed-upon goals agreed and address issues raised in recent study
Angie Fisher and Holly Buskirk Siple are drawing on the support of their community as they fight the coronavirus
Mark Bezos, a volunteer in Westchester County, N.Y., will join the Amazon CEO on the first human flight of Blue Origin’s suborbital rocket system New Shepard
Officials say Tri-County Firefighter Douglas Smith, 18, was killed when the University of Houston deputy fire marshal fired his rifle while showing it off
LaGrange Firefighter Charles Wayne Spry, 51, was found unresponsive in his home less than 24 hours after the training
Selden firefighters and police officers drove up and down the streets warning the community after the city’s tornado sirens stopped working
The year-long analysis by retired Fire Chief Bruce Fuerbringer found inadequacies in equipment, training, staffing, leadership and more
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
A recent FireRescue1 poll raises questions about the tactic taken by firefighters
The 3-year-old boy had been missing for more than 10 hours in cold temperatures when he was found by the firefighter
Independent Fire Company Number 1 officials said they were blindsided by the Town of Maple Shade’s decision
The CEOs discuss how the organization is working to help recruit and retain volunteer members, and celebrate the NVFC’s milestone anniversary
Successful volunteer firefighter supervision is rooted in clear expectations, decisions rooted in policy, and interpersonal relationships
Woodbury Mayor Peg Sickel said the city is investigating the volunteers’ credentials
The researchers also found that having more years of firefighting experience was associated with higher PFAS levels
Turn what can be a frustrating situation into a learning environment of what not to do in the future
McDonald Green Volunteer Fire Department Chief Francis Ghent’s post suggested police should stop responding to Black neighborhoods
The bill would allow nurses and physician assistants to serve as volunteers and perform the same work as EMTs
One firefighter said he saw about 10 of his fellow volunteers drop off their gear in front of Polk County Fire Headquarters
Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Ronald McGarvey served with the department for 18 years
