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.
“I’m still pretty badass at 75, but I wish I had done it sooner,” Mary Jarschke said as she prepares to graduate as a volunteer firefighter
The San Jose Fire Department celebrated its beginning with a single volunteer fire company
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
Every five years NFPA revises 1901; here’s a breakdown of the biggest changes for 2016
Congestion and street width are just two of the factors that force us to consider the right size for our rigs
Kristin Jane Snook was killed when she lost control of her vehicle and collided head-on with a pickup truck; she had been a firefighter for a year
Nicholas James Dickerson took photos of himself sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl at a fire station; the photos were discovered in a deleted picture folder on his phone
The fire department building was severely damaged in floods in October; the new building will be more centrally located and will be a hub for the county’s fire and EMS departments
The mayor argues that the fire department fixed all of the problems identified by state fire marshal’s office
The new ambulance will replace one the department lost in a collision last year; the new ambulance was grant-funded
Follow hazmat scene basic protocols when dealing with an emotionally difficult scene to help firefighters cope
The smoke alarms were installed by the Swansboro Fire Department less than a month ago as part of the department’s fire prevention program
One firefighter quit and six others were asked to turn in their equipment after refusing to sign a new confidentiality agreement
The firefighter was rescued by colleagues; he was treated on scene and taken to a hospital as precaution
For every action in fire and EMS there are consequences, some positive and some negative, but sometimes you do what you got to do
The firefighter was fishing with friends when they decided to go for a swim; he disappeared under water and never resurfaced
The train was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago when five cars derailed; the passengers were taken to hospitals for treatment
Around 30 friends and fellow firefighters braved the rain Sunday night to honor Earl Shoemaker, who died on the way to a fire over the weekend
The firefighters were taken to a hospital, including one firefighter who has serious but non-life threatening injuries
Third-generation volunteer firefighters are hoping the Pennsylvania council does not break up its fire department in favor of a contract with Pittsburgh Fire
There have been at least four deaths and thousands of homes destroyed in Louisiana and Mississippi
The Hanover firefighter suffered a medical emergency while driving a rig to a mutual-aid call
Firefighters in Nova Scotia were perplexed when their dry hydrant become clogged; when they opened it up the hydrant was clogged with some sort of catfish
The fire chief resigned and told his crew there were too much politics to continue; all 12 crew members followed suit
Hands-on training allows firefighters to develop the skills needed to be a safe and effective rescuer; here are a few ideas to try out at your department
The thief stole Fire Chief Rick Winkles’ badge and dog tags from the home; police are searching for suspects
Rockport Fire Chief Jim Doyle said it was a good fire and they made a quick knockdown
County fire chiefs united to call for the ouster of two board members they say are mismanaging the district
Firefighters from a nearby department presented the Snyder Fire Department with a $1,500 check to help cover the cost of the stolen equipment
When crews arrived, they were unable to get into the home due to heavy smoke and flames
By combining salary and cost of living, FireRescue1 has targeted the 10 best states for firefighters
The lawmakers initially passed the bill in 2015 but neglected to provide any funding
A lactate meter will tell when firefighters are at the point of exhaustion or extreme dehydration
