Rural volunteer fire companies eligible for 15k state grant for wildfire protection

Rural Volunteer fire companies companies can apply for a 15,000 dollar matching state grant aimed to protect communities from ...

Beech Grove Volunteer firefighters clear Jasper County roads after strong winds

Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department crews spent much of Saturday afternoon clearing fallen trees and storm debris after ...

Grayson County fire draws multi-department response amid tough terrain and conditions

The Independence Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire in the 1300 block of Pine Branch Road ...
Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Good intent, great lesson, says TLVFD chief

Despite more than 25 years in the fire service, Thursday night’s call was a first for Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Chief Royce Cole. Fortunately, it was for all the right reasons. Around 7:40 p.m., ...

Volunteer firefighter shortage at crisis level, New Jersey chiefs warn

Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.
KETV Omaha

'Our volume has increased': Blair seeking to add paid position to volunteer fire department

IT’S RESPONDING TO 100 MORE CALLS EACH YEAR. THEY POINT TO THE CITY’S ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND THAT’S WHY CITY OFFICIALS HOPE TO MOVE THE DEPARTMENT AWAY FROM BEING SOLELY VOLUNTEER. KETV NEWSWATCH ...

Adel Volunteer Fire Department partners with local songwriter to describe first responder experience

"Before the Call" shines a light on the volunteer firefighter experience. The song is now streaming on common platforms.