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.
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon said a new report on firefighter staffing should serve as a wake-up call to secure more resources for fire departments
The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department partnered with Wells College to develop a student program providing a quarter of the department’s personnel
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
A consolidation plan in Sunbury will cover everything from leadership, staffing and apparatus to avoid duplication of services and improve costs, training
Plaistow’s program was launched in Oct. 2022 and has seen its number of junior firefighters more than double
The FireRescue1 community considers what is driving high stress and staffing challenges
Cold weather is brutal on firefighting equipment and even more so on firefighters
State funding has helped Richmond volunteer firefighters purchase a new fire engine and other equipment
Aspinwall and Sharpsburg fire departments followed an earlier study calling for departments to merge, improving fire protection
Five Norwich volunteer fire departments claim the paid department is failing to adhere to command protocols
Firefighters from Colonial Park, Paxtonia and Linglestown fire companies can register for 4, 8 or 12-hour shifts, earning $10 per hour
Life lessons and the spirit of volunteerism, community are the heart of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department
Officials say Firefighter Ron Cato fails to qualify for assistance due to the minimum full-time service requirment
Nettie Firefighter Brody Allan Hanna was killed in crash with a man who earlier attacked a woman with a hammer
Chester County commissioners approved a property tax rebate for members of fire and EMS departments
Lancaster County commissioners hope municipalities do the same to support first responders
Earlier arbitration ruled that Montville could not staff its firehouse with just one firefighter
Fire departments across the state work to increase staffing during a growing demand for services
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
