Volunteer Fire Service
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Grant funds are the lifeline of the volunteer fire service so we must set ourselves up for success in the application process
Most live-in volunteers at Berkeley Hills, Edgewood , Monroeville and Penn Hills stay for an average of three to five years
East End Firefighter Eric Frantz worked with fire chiefs to create a new source of future first responders
The department was shut down because the city did not have the money to replace the old equipment and the aging fire station
A monument titled “Those Who Answered The Call” was unveiled, with representations of Pigeon Forge, the Great Smoky Mountains and the responders
Go beyond traditional recruiting efforts and focus on diversity when seeking volunteer firefighter recruits
Bob Leonard and Mike LaVenture missed the fire service, so they started a volunteer unit within the local fire district to “come back and help”
The change is expected to start next year and could close a sad chapter in Detroit’s history that saw hundreds of structures torched around Halloween
The explosion blew out the front windows and threw the two firefighters into the front porch railing
Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department’s shrinking volunteer base is forcing the fire department to end ambulance service at the start of 2018
The private agency said they were told not to respond to calls that the firefighters can handle on their own
Fire officials could be heard on the police scanner yelling, “The second floor is collapsing, everybody out!”
James Logan Gregg told police about burning pastures and then later responding to them
The city has 93 volunteer firefighters, but Chief Mike Scott would like to reduce that number to 63
Among the types of cancers covered under the law are lung, prostate, breast, urinary and melanoma if the firefighter meets certain eligibility requirements
William VanGilder was aboard a fire truck that lost control, ran off the roadway into a field and then rolled over, causing him to be ejected
Acquiring experienced fire trucks and apparatus can be the right financial move for your department, but make sure you find the right dealer
“You don’t get tired. Tired! I have never used that word in my life,” Glenn Brubaker said
City administrators are evicting the fire department from the station after 30 years of providing fire protection
“Volunteerism is dying, there is not a doubt in mind... The hard part is what’s that next step? How do we get other generations to come in?” Chief Bill Weimer said
Jason Keith Hensley, 40, was wearing reflective gear while clearing debris associated with Tropical Storm Nate
Javier McMillan, 19, will face five to 23 months in prison for intentionally starting the blaze inside the firehouse
William Verbeck set fire to his truck in a scheme to cover up raffle ticket funds he stole
The bill would provide medical coverage for volunteer firefighters who develop cancer from the job
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urged Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that provides gap coverage for volunteer firefighters with cancer
Officials said tension arose when Bugtussle Fire Chief Trevor Tannehill and board member Jered Weeks had a disagreement during a board meeting
The state’s high court denied the borough’s appeal of a decision that declared the firefighters employees because the borough pays them an hourly wage
A county-wide effort results in a $4.3 million SAFER grant to fund recruitment and training of 500 additional volunteer firefighters
A chief’s legacy inspires an intra-agency cooperative training classroom and live-action training facility establishing teamwork between fire, EMS, police and hazmat
The 20 percent rebate council approved Monday is the maximum amount a municipality can offer under the law, according to officials
The hospital employee was told to either remove the flag, or remove the truck from hospital property
Through effective training and coaching, fire chiefs can prepare their volunteer firefighters to achieve desirable outcomes without being overbearing
Researchers found a lack of trust between multicultural and high-risk populations as crews deliver fire and emergency medical services