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.
Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the department faced a “critical decision” on its future after spending nearly $10,000 on recruitment in recent years
State Farm and the NVFC are donating refurbished laptops to 100 fire departments to boost efficiency, with applications open until March 31
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch about fire service volunteerism, recruitment and retention efforts, and professionalism
Examining the extraordinary measures to recruit current and former volunteers to fill gaps in career staffing
One Pennsylvania agency says it has lost at least $25,000 in revenue due to the need for social distancing; some have turned to virtual fundraisers
Five strategies to find a lifestyle that allows you to balance your career, health and relationships
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
Embrace new technology, but make sure it fits your organization
Officials say the firefighter was rescued after the ceiling of the house collapsed on him
Focusing on positivity, communication and connection can help members feel supported
Fire Chief Kevin Cooney and Deputy Chief Edward Rush discuss operational challenges, budgets, recruitment and other hurdles facing volunteer departments
Firefighter Cecil Dale Thornton, a high school senior who volunteers at Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department, was ejected from his truck during the crash
Adams County Firefighter Stephanie Cupstid, 40, continued to help at fire scenes between dialysis treatments, her husband said
Spring Hill Firefighter Mitchell Earwood, 34, died at his home when the storm swept through Middle Tennessee on Sunday
The large procession of fire and EMS vehicles is expected to leave the Denver International Airport around 7:30 or 8 p.m.
Cary’s death is reportedly the first LODD of a FEMA-deployed volunteer responder to COVID-19 in New York
State leaders agreed to defer payments for April, May and June to assist volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue agencies during the pandemic
The chief suggested two programs to rejuvenate staffing amidst rising call volumes
Firefighters said they had difficulty reaching the residents due to the heavy ceiling blocking a door
FDNY Supervisor of Mechanics Thomas Ward, 60, who also volunteered for the Massapequa Fire Department, died on Monday
Ascension Parish Fire Coordinator Gene Witek, 73, had previously served as a volunteer fire chief and president of the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
Communities members raised more than $6,000 in one day for Moyers Corners Fire Lt. Steve Rush and his family after the blaze
The chief was on his way home from the firehouse when he spotted the smoke
Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Gary Walker, who worked as a Bloomingdale police officer, died Friday after 30 days in a coma
Volunteer Firefighter Joe Lott, who has volunteered with two Georgia fire departments for 15 years, was helping with tornado cleanup when his house caught fire
Pioneer Hose Company #1 Assistant Fire Chief Robert Zerman may have contracted the virus while responding to a medical call last month, officials said
A volunteer fire company is suing the town of Salem after two paid firefighters were barred from volunteering for the town’s sole ambulance service
Bay Head Fire Company Firefighter Dave Clark, 47, who previously served as chief engineer, died Saturday after two weeks in the hospital
One thing we don’t want to do is bring potential risk through contamination home to our families
Marrowbone Volunteer Firefighter Jimmy Belcher was cleaning up after a storm when he was hit, sustaining broken bones and head trauma
Two firefighters, including one who tested positive for COVID-19, said the suspension was unnecessary and will impact response times
