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.
Some people just aren’t fit for the volunteer life – you know, like people who enjoy sleep
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
10 volunteer firefighter departments will receive $2500 each for new equipment
Examining a broad swath of line-of-duty deaths and injuries shows common mistakes that can keep others safe
Theresa L. Sager died of blunt-force trauma after her vehicle slammed into a tree
Flags have been set at half-staff in honor of the 10-year veteran firefighter
The judge told CSX and Union Tank Car that the state’s “Policeman and Fireman Rule” does not allow companies to harm responders without financial consequence
Legislators prefiled the bill in an effort to retain and recruit volunteer firefighters
Fire service leaders take a run at naming and fixing the industry’s major issues at the once-a-decade retreat
Legislation moving through the House and Senate would provide more help for volunteer departments that take on wildland firefighting
The law previously only applied to stopped police, emergency and maintenance vehicles
Independent league Joplin Blasters players helped stretch hose for the first firefighter on scene until more help arrived
With bigger fire rigs and improved camera technology, here are things to know before you buy
A volunteer firefighter/EMT talks about his used fire truck experience and how it led him to start his own company
Being overweight is bad, especially when it comes to brush trucks; here’s how to order the right chassis for the application
Several Illinois fire departments near St. Louis rescued motorist, pot-bellied pigs and battled tanker fires after a storm set off flash flooding
Fire chief says it is wrong to expect the same level of response in rural areas as in metro areas given the staff shortage and smaller tax base
Volunteer firefighters were going door to door to ask for donations when answered brandishing a gun and demanding the firefighter leave; the man was arrested
The SC firefighters were heading home when they spotted the fire, and helped 2 escape
An income tax credit that would be equal to $1,000 could be available to certified volunteers
The new system will save hundreds of work hours when it comes to sending notices for training and benefits and retrieving gear from lapsed members
The greatest symbol of our unfettered access to public trust is the badge; it’s critical we keep that trust sacred
A compromised supply line is a compromised fire attack; this simple tool can keep the water flowing
Questions on policy and governing philosophy are coming at the presidential candidates from all angles; here’s a list of those the fire service should want answered
The volunteer chief was swept away in his vehicle following a mutual aid call
Thirteen fire departments fought fire at the structure built in the 1800s; one firefighter was injured, but his condition was unknown
Chief Peter Ahlstrin, 28, left the road, rolled down an embankment and was pinned under his truck
Firefighters from 16 departments responded to the blaze
Capt. Eric Kohlbauer died Tuesday after preparing tanker equipment
Transportation officials and railroad representatives have touted the rules as a key piece of their efforts to stave off future disasters, following a string of fiery derailments and major spills
Interviewing firefighters before they quit will keep the best ones on the department; here’s how to do it
The tanker rig rolled over three times after veering off the road
