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.
As a fire officer, there are times you’ll have to be a referee between firefighters and not properly playing the role will only worsen the conflict
Recruitment efforts can focus on non-traditional members, people who live outside the area and even members of neighboring departments
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Ellinwood Fire Chief Chris Komarek said the truck was traveling at high speed when it crashed into the station, sparking a fire
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Colmar Firefighter Edward “Gary” Minnick, 65, on the day of his funeral
Authorities say the group appointed themselves as officers of the Patriot Volunteer Fire Department and gained access to the department’s building and equipment
Wood-Ridge Firefighter Daniel O’Beirne, who was on his way to his job as a corrections officer, and Inspira Medical Center Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Jordan Reed worked together to save the driver
Fallen Myrtle Beach Police Officer Jacob Hancher served for five years as a Horry County volunteer firefighter based out of Carolina Bays Station 45
The Firefighter-EMT Michael J. Field Memorial Bridge on Long Island was dedicated in a ceremony on Saturday
Reviewing benefits and risks of volunteer fire department mergers – and how to start the merger process for a smooth transition
The judge said the Orchard Park Fire District “disparately applied the rules” related to its 10% threshold for responding to fire calls
Salem Fire Chief Rick Todd, who was also a paramedic, was a well-known and respected member of the local fire and EMS community
Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Charles C. “Dog” Woods was found unresponsive after filling a tanker
Two jurisdictions that have already begun antibody testing have reported a positive rate of 1.9%
East Corning Firefighter Ralph D. Miller previously served as chief for 14 years and helped lead the construction of the department’s first firehouse in 1960
The four firefighter-EMTs were hired to help the department maintain consistent round-the-clock staffing
Spearfish public safety officials said the firefighter had volunteered with the department for 30 years and made “an unfortunate error in judgement”
The Scotland Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was said to be in critical condition after the unspecified accident while performing duties
The borough of Larksville plans to transition to a department relying only on part-time, volunteer and subcontractor firefighters
One of the firefighters alleges she was retaliated against for running in a fire district board election
The actor thanked Ridgefield FD volunteer firefighters for their service during the pandemic with pairs of his newly released sneakers
Cresson Firefighter-EMT Diana Jones, 63, was inspired by her son, a fire captain, to pursue a second career in public safety
Cresson Firefighter-EMT Diane Jones was killed battling the August Complex fire at Mendocino National Forest
Avis Firefighter David Closs Sr., 67, was directing traffic for the safe passage of apparatus when he suffered a medical emergency
St. George Island Volunteer Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith, 56, was swept up by the current while trying to save a man and child in distress
Residents argued firefighters had no problem responding to calls in the seven years the siren was previously turned off for repairs
The Greencastle Borough Council agreed to develop a budget to support paid firefighters using a fire tax, with members making at least $18/hour
Officials say some departments have lost more than $20,000 from a canceled event
Officials said Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department Engineer Pete Hein died from an “acute medical emergency” while fighting the Stagecoach Fire
Skip the “my backyard” mindset and instead advocate for consolidation, cooperation and collaboration
Oak Corners Volunteer Fire Company EMS Capt. Danielle Day and Deputy Chief Zachary Rey paused their wedding preparations to respond to a two-alarm blaze
Parishville Firefighter-EMT Nicholas Jerome spent two weeks in the hospital following the on-duty crash
West Point and Vails Gate Firefighter Alec Tannenbaum, 29, a decorated Marine veteran, died after responding to calls in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias
