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.
Steve Austin, John Swan Sr., Joseph Valentino and the Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Explorer Program are recognized for their service to the volunteer fire community
Kill Devil Hills Assistant Chief Tommy Lee had served with the department for 51 years
Greensburg officials allow city workers, who are volunteer firefighters, to respond to calls during workdays
Strong winds were fanning the flames, and firefighters haven’t been able to establish effective containment lines
Device obsession harms team building and personal communication, which hurts both fire department culture and performance
Anthony Brunett, 20, was fishing with friends when he disappeared underwater; his body was found in the river by a fisherman
The firefighter was responding to an emergency call when he lost control of the truck and rolled it into a ditch; he was taken to the hospital with neck pain
The report said the volunteer fire department spent a significant amount of money on things that had no purpose and may have been illegal
The Oklahoma Forestry Services warned local fire departments that conditions would worsen, with winds expected to shift
Firefighters from across the country have reached out following the death of Christopher Ray
Authorities suspect Kenny Ray Jr. died from suffocation after a nitrogen leak dramatically lowered oxygen levels in the area he was working
Baseball player Adam LaRoche abruptly retired after he was told to scale back his son’s time in the clubhouse; so we asked our readers if there should be a limit on having kids at the station
Chief Michael Scott was battling a fire in the woods when a shed with flammable liquid caught on fire and exploded, burning his arms and face
Firefighter suicide is finally getting the attention it deserves; now that we’re talking about it, here are steps to prevent suicides
The report said the EMS and fire departments “don’t play well together” and made 33 recommendations to improve services in the county
Kenny Ray Jr. was found unresponsive at the plant and was later pronounced dead; authorities are still working to determine his cause of death
Philip Gasaway, 34, had been with the department for about a year; he was charged with a first offense DUI
Christopher Gene Ray was riding on a fire truck while responding to a house fire when he fell off and was struck by the truck
The need for a fire department was realized after no fire departments responded to a car fire last year
The consolidation began last summer; the move means more firefighters will be available to respond to fires anywhere in the county
The fire chief was responding to a fire in some woods when a shed with flammable liquid inside caught fire and exploded
Firefighters were able to rescue the family’s puppy from the burning apartment; a photo caught the puppy ‘smiling’ as a firefighter carries him away from the flames
The firefighter saw the crash happen and then found the driver, who had been ejected several feet from the vehicle, lying face down in a puddle
Becoming or aspiring to become an officer is the start of a career of continuing education; here are some best options
Volunteer firefighter Anthony Tyler Brunett, 20, has been missing since Sunday when he was swimming with friends and disappeared underwater
Several counties will add paid fire and EMS crews to increase the number of first responders available and the quality of care they provide
The firefighters had to be extricated from the rig and were transported to a hospital
The firefighter was responding to a grass fire when he veered off the road to avoid colliding with a car
The state senate’s unanimous one-time appropriation now goes to the house for consideration
For the first time, prevention micro grants are open to small fire departments minus some prohibitive restrictions
You can’t simply throw money at firefighter fitness and expect results; here’s how to get the most for your fitness-equipment dollar
Officer Pearce was shot three times in the chest and once in the leg while attempting to make an arrest; prior to joining the police force he was a reserve firefighter in Washington
Dozens of fire trucks responded to the blaze; despite a roof collapse, no one was injured
