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.
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon said a new report on firefighter staffing should serve as a wake-up call to secure more resources for fire departments
The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department partnered with Wells College to develop a student program providing a quarter of the department’s personnel
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
East Dover Fire Company District Chief Brian Sauers went into cardiac arrest while battling the blaze
Clintonville Firefighter Justin Williams, 25, was severely injured after being struck by an “out-of-control vehicle,” officials said
Whitehall Assistant Fire Chief Jim Brooks Jr. died four months after suffering a ruptured aorta while on duty
Cyclists and drivers will participate in the “Ride for Zach” to support Richmond Rescue Squad EMT and Volunteer Firefighter Zach Long
Exploring how fire service leaders can come to peace with the idea that not all volunteers will exhibit the same level of commitment to the department
Volunteer fire companies were forced to halt their online raffles after state officials said they were illegal
Authorities are investigating what Rocky Point Fire District officials say was the malicious vandalism of their only ambulance
Lacon-Sparland Firefighter Chaise Mangold, 21, died five days after the blast that seriously injured his father and two family friends
Fire officials say the bill will increase the ability for departments to receive grants without cost matching or other restrictions
Benton Township Firefighter Ralph B. Law, 63, was responding to a structure fire at the time of the crash
Selbyville Fire Police Officer Laura Madara, 56, and the driver of the truck, 79, were both assisting with directing traffic at a scene
The Coker Volunteer Fire Department was gifted gear that has passed its 10-year shelf life, per NFPA standards followed by donating departments in the Northeast
Rhode Island Firefighter Kevin D. Quinn, a retired deputy chief, will take on the interim role as the council searches for a permanent CEO
Two of the new crew members are EMTs, which will assist Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department since a bulk of their runs require EMS
Albright Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Charles W. Miller was a nearly 30-year fire service veteran
Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd, who was killed battling a blaze at an assisted living facility, was laid to rest on Saturday
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