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.
Greene County residents face potential insurance hikes following the unexplained closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
The Moores Mill Volunteer Fire Department has increased its number of volunteers and has more currently in training
The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating 50 years of service with the opening of its first firehouse
The agencies are seeking support to create a ballot measure to approve the merger, which officials say would improve service
Overseas responders, including firefighters from the United States, will be eligible to receive the honor
U.S. Forest Service Technician and Chelan County Volunteer Firefighter Kimiko Nalle became buried after the snow slid off the roof of her home
The federal budget includes increased funding for AFG, SAFER and VFA, plus resources for the National Firefighter Registry and more
Firefighters who have been battling Australia’s wildfires sat courtside at the event that was part of Tennis Australia’s Rally for Relief
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County’s southern region
Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters Mark and Lee Nanna died just hours apart last week
Police say the treasurer of the fire company’s relief association stole the funds through more than 100 cash withdrawals
Clover Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Mark Horwich was killed in a crash while responding to a structure fire
The man was convicted of writing false checks to himself while serving as treasurer for both companies
Officials say the volunteer firefighter attached a fire hose to both vehicles in an attempt to dislodge the wreck
Former Firefighter Tate Robinson says he used his past experience as a first responder to handle the emergency
East Farmingdale Volunteer Firefighter Michael Cardinale Sr., 63, was found unresponsive shortly after a call
Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Chief Charlie Bradshaw and his wife Sherri were killed in what firefighters called a “bizarre” incident
The town’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Program will now pay volunteers every three months instead of paying a lump sum once a year
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West Valley Search & Rescue Team Volunteer Tim Staples died at Mt. Baldy after becoming separated from his search partner
Morton-Rutledge Volunteer Fire Capt. Michael Christopher Malinowski told fellow firefighters he wasn’t feeling well and later died at the hospital
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Mark B. Shipley, who is also a volunteer firefighter, was awarded a commendation medal for resuscitating a man in cardiac arrest
The college and the state’s volunteer firefighters’ association created the scholarship to encourage volunteering
Volunteer Firefighter Matt VanOrden, 20, sustained serious injuries after falling into an abandoned well
Volunteer Firefighter Amber Alewine died after her SUV struck a tree Sunday morning
Volunteer Firefighter George “Johnny” Childs, 64, was found unresponsive in his vehicle the morning after fighting a residential blaze
The services called for reductions in education, training and certification requirements as they face volunteer shortages
About 100 firefighters responded to the house fire that injured a volunteer firefighter and killed six pets
The association wants to recruit more young people to the fire service as departments across the county face a volunteer shortage
Making tough decisions – and pushing for change – is your responsibility, even when it doesn’t win you any fans
Volunteer firefighters protested the dissolution of their department last spring by locking themselves in the fire station
Firefighter Ryan Linn stopped as he was driving to work and helped two men escape the burning residence
Chief Ed Rush underscores the importance of focusing on simple and relevant drills