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.
Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the department faced a “critical decision” on its future after spending nearly $10,000 on recruitment in recent years
State Farm and the NVFC are donating refurbished laptops to 100 fire departments to boost efficiency, with applications open until March 31
The documentary has a clear message for the fire service: You need to understand your community and be willing to make changes
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
The Snyder Fire Department was recognized for improving their recruitment and retention plans
When New Ellenton firefighters found Maria Duthie, she had a faint pulse, was barely breathing and was blue
Hamden’s career firefighters will continue to staff the Whitney Avenue firehouse
Upper Deerfield Township officials expect to save $100K annually with the closing of Seabrook Volunteer Fire and Rescue
FASNY’s weeklong convention offered hands-on training for junior firefighters
SAFER grants, youth outreach and marketing are leveraged to help FDs answer calls
10 new Type 6 fire engines will replace older rigs in Humboldt and Mendocino counties
Congressman Dale Strong, a firefighter and EMT, helped with bystander CPR after being alerted to the call
Conduct a needs assessment, focus on your department’s first-due, and consider whether you need to be an “exterior-only” fire department
Deputies said the Ash Fork firefighter’s motives ranged from boredom to thrill-chasing
While there are legal issues at play, you really can’t be a fair-weather firefighter
An arbitration panel ruled that Montville must staff at least two of its four fire departments with two paid firefighters, and that no firefighter can work alone during a 24-hour shift
Community and school rally to support a Stapleton firefighter and his family after a devastating house fire
New Hope FFs followed their chief and resigned over what they call a hostile work environment and an order to return from a mutual-aid call
The Town of Watertown asks the City of Watertown for fire assistance while the town becomes a combination FD
“I have less people to do more work” Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said about finances and low career and volunteer staffing
Goldfeder sounds off: “I’m sick and tired of volunteers quitting because it’s not PERFECT”
Investigators are looking for the cause of the Broadway fire that killed 3 adults, 2 young boys
In the Glen Falls timeline, the first paid firefighters started work in 1903 working 10 days on and 1 day off
Before she could even speak the language after immigrating to America, the wife of the junior Pennsylvania senator dreamed of joining the fire service
Marrowbone Assistant Fire Chief Brian Belcher was known as the kind of volunteer always trying to serve others
Niagara County law will also give the tax break for life to members with 20 years of service to help increase recruitment and retention
Where to begin when shifting away from a fundraising-dependent model
Aberdeen firefighters saw the fire in the distance and called for a second alarm
Supporters of the new law believe it will improve recruitment and retention of volunteers
“The FEMA people said they’d never been treated so well or eaten food as good as they had here,” Wren Firefighter Cheryl Mays said
Aging fire trucks and a cancelled contract have forced firefighters to sometimes respond in an SUV
