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.
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
The volunteer firefighter walked away with $103,875 after taxes; he plans to use the money to pay bills and take his family to Disney
The 27-year-old was accused of setting two fires at a golf course earlier this month
Officials said they would have treated the firefighter if they had been able to verify his identity and injury with his employer
As with EMS or hazmat training, fire chiefs must approach diversity training with a long-term view
The firefighter who partially fell through a floor while battling a fire was refused treatment because he didn’t have a photo ID
The growing number of limited English speakers raises the urgency for fire chiefs to have a solid plan for communicating with them in times of need
Some said they would upgrade all of their equipment, buy new fire trucks or transition their department from volunteer to full-time; what would you do?
Tony Veney has been a firefighter for 21 years; he said he wants to inspire other minorities in the area to volunteer
Without each of these characteristics, officers cannot lead by example and set the tone for the next generation of leaders
The 18-year-old told investigators he dropped a lit cigar in a pull of gasoline knowing it would start the fire; he later responded to fight the fire
Chief Landeros started with the fire department as a volunteer in 1998 and was appointed chief in 2009; the cause of death is unknown
Valentine Cholminski described being a firefighter as a job that comes naturally to a person
The Board of Public Safety took action after the fire chief purchased a fire truck without proper authorization
Buying consortiums are a way to save money if you don’t mind a shared set of truck specifications
Colter Berry, 28, joined the fire department in 2011 and was remembered as a dedicated member; he leaves behind his wife and 16-month-old son
It was an extremely close call, but the firefighter escaped the ball of flames uninjured
Twelve organizations will receive funding to improve their recruitment and retention efforts
Here’s a look at why treating a firefighter with high blood pressure must be handled differently than treating civilians
How firefighters can conduct home assessments to protect residents’ properties from wildfires and to become a more fire-adapted community
Derek Horneman, who was visiting his parents down the street, said he was walking his dog when he smelled smoke
Robert Barker, who hit a washing machine on his way down, was treated for lower back pain and arm pain
Kenny Woitalewicz died after trying to save an elderly woman in a house fire in 2004
Justin Speights, 20, was trying to protect a friend who was getting beat up at a New Year’s Eve party
Because motorists forget how to drive in winter weather, firefighters need to take extra safety measures on MVAs
Occupants in stacked vehicles is a challenge for extrication and stabilization; here’s how to do it safely
There are pros and cons to running calls in a big city and a small town; here’s our readers’ advice to those aspiring to a career in firefighting
Charles Adam Jr., 47, became ill and momentarily lost consciousness while participating in a search and rescue exercise
Radios, SCBA packs, an air compressor, chain saws and a 50-inch TV were stolen
The firefighter and his family escaped unharmed, but their house was declared a total loss the week before Christmas
Jeffery Lanford, 54, was charged with a felony count of unlawful wounding and a misdemeanor count of leaving the scene of injury
