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.
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green is removing career firefighters from four firehouses and relocating to fill in gaps in other firehouses
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
The guide provides information on volunteer fire service life and guidance for strong family relationships
Charles Horan, 61, suffered a severe injury after he tripped and fell while leaving his home for a response call
The pills were found to be a combination of heroin, caffeine and cough suppressants
George Fred Gerstacker, 46, pulled a motorcyclist over, took the driver’s information and said to expect a citation in the mail
Experience the violence and destruction in Syria through the eyes and voices of volunteer first responders who rush in to search for victims in the rubble
“The White Helmets” follows three volunteer rescue workers putting everything on the line to save Syrians
A local fire training academy put on the expo in an effort to attract more firefighters
Facebook users took a screenshot of the firefighter’s post and reposted it to the department’s page
The firefighter used a jack to break the window and pulled the man to safety
Justin Zink, 28, was with the department since he was 18; the chief said he was active in every department fundraiser and event
Getting a head start on standard data collection will improve award odds and cut application stress
Donald “Ham” Eicher served the department for 37 years and spent seven years as the rescue chief
Volunteer firefighter Marty Schiraldi shredded his thumb and two fingers during a carpentry accident
Simple tools and processes can reduce exposure risk without compromising the fire mission
Michigan state representative Peter Pettalia spent time as a volunteer firefighter with the East Grand Lake Fire Department for 15 years
Firefighters shared how witnessing 9/11 at a young age inspired them to become first responders
Lowell Satterwhite reportedly suffered a heart attack after responding to a call
County officials will hire 26 firefighters to serve the areas
Christopher Harrison, 16, died Tuesday following complications from a motorcycle crash
The training includes directions on what unarmed fire and EMS personnel should do if they encounter someone with a gun or deadly weapon
FirstNet was set up to alleviate responder communication problems revealed by 9/11; here’s a look at where that program is 15 years on
Frank DeThomas was arrested Thursday on charges of stealing over $100,000 from the fire company
The new company will be called the Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
Leaving a successful career for the firefighting life has taught me some lessons that may help you succeed in a similar move
A recent National Academy of Medicine discussion paper describes best practices for EMS and hospital responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks
A tanker truck carrying three volunteer firefighters missed a turn Saturday morning and ran off of the road
Michael Allen Johnson said he nodded off before the rig went out of control
It is nearly impossible to end communication with a civilian on a polite, rational note when it starts with threats and disrespect
After their last engine was T-boned, the volunteer department raised enough funds to replace the 20-year-old vehicle
Michael Allen Johnson was operating a fire truck Saturday when it veered off the road, killing two firefighters
The dept. celebrated Saturday with fire prevention demonstrations, truck and equipment displays, free food and drinks, music and guest speakers
