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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.

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Ark. assistant fire chief, 80, retires after 52 years of service

Paris Fire Department Assistant Chief Harold “Pee Wee” Sehluterman if the longest-serving firefighter in the department’s history

January 19, 2021 01:47 PM

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3 members of Texas VFD killed in off-duty collision

Fundraisers have been set up to support the families of Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department members Jason and Vanessa Davis and Ralph Cheyenne Hill

January 18, 2021 01:56 PM

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Pa. fire company to disband after 122 years of service

The closure announcement comes three months after the Liberty Fire Co.'s former chief was charged with emblezzling more than $16,000 from the organization

January 14, 2021 08:41 AM

‘Move probie!’ – Memories of a junior firefighter

March 25, 2008 12:38 PM

N.Y. department halts sales of provocative calendar

March 25, 2008 04:58 AM

Ill. volunteer dies after structure fire

March 24, 2008 06:41 AM

After apparatus crash, N.Y. department goes dry

March 17, 2008 05:36 AM

Run (or Walk) To Support Courage and Valor While at FDIC

March 13, 2008 04:59 AM

Union: Canadian teen killed fighting fire not fully trained

March 11, 2008 10:21 AM

Mother, son Pa. volunteer duo charged with arson

March 07, 2008 11:45 AM

Pa. volunteer firefighter succumbs to burns

March 05, 2008 04:10 AM

N.Y. volunteers suspended for crashing party in fire truck

March 04, 2008 04:15 AM

Career firefighters fill gaps at La. volunteer departments

February 24, 2008 12:04 PM

Growth may bring change to N.C. volunteer fire departments

February 22, 2008 11:56 AM

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February 22, 2008 06:46 AM

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Pa. volunteer dept. prepares for casino emergencies

February 12, 2008 12:21 PM

N.C. firefighter dies responding to traffic accident

February 12, 2008 08:44 AM

New report outlines rural fire danger

February 05, 2008 11:44 AM

Maine volunteer sues after losing job

January 29, 2008 12:47 PM

Social Gatherings Hold Departments Together

January 21, 2008 07:33 AM

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Wis. volunteer firefighter killed in traffic accident

January 16, 2008 03:59 AM

U.S. will pay 9/11 volunteer’s family

January 15, 2008 11:35 AM

Neb. officials to discuss move toward paid fire department

January 13, 2008 05:04 AM

SAFER grant boosts N.Y. volunteer department’s recruitment hopes

January 13, 2008 04:50 AM

Ind. fire chief, residents to decide on inmate firefighters

January 12, 2008 04:28 PM

Background checks now required for Pa. volunteer firefighters

January 10, 2008 04:14 AM

Ind. prisoners may soon return as firefighters

January 06, 2008 09:22 AM

Neb. volunteers go beyond firefighting

January 04, 2008 12:17 PM

Pa. volunteer injured while battling to save burning house

January 03, 2008 12:26 PM

Officials: Background checks needed for Pa. volunteer firefighters

January 03, 2008 04:08 AM

3 Ala. rescuers killed in helicopter crash

December 31, 2007 07:39 AM

Fire destroys home belonging to 6 Ill. firefighters

December 27, 2007 05:23 AM

Chicago ER doc fights fires in spare time

December 27, 2007 05:14 AM

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