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Fire departments across the state have struggled for years to find volunteer firefighters.That is especially true in West ...
Nearly 90% of New York’s fire departments are volunteer-run, and they save taxpayers an estimated $3.8 billion annually in ...
Volunteer firefighters are the lifeblood of our communities, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA). But their numbers are diminishing.
Sheboygan County and Wisconsin volunteer fire departments face staffing and funding challenges, urgently needing recruits to ...
Buncombe County Officials says a firefighter is dead after an accident during a training exercise.
When fewer people volunteer, some towns are forced to hire paid firefighters at the expense of taxpayers.
A firefighter with the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department died in the line of duty after the ATV crashed during the exercise, officials said.
One firefighter killed, two injured in training exercise crash, North Carolina officials say. All were members of same volunteer department in Buncombe County.
By WYFF Staff Click here for updates on this story MONTREAT, North Carolina (WYFF) — Buncombe County Officials says a firefighter is dead after an accident during a training exercise. Officials ...
Fire departments across the country are sounding the alarm — not over flames, but over a shortage of volunteer firefighters. In New Jersey, volunteers say the shortage is putting pressure on ...
Columbus Board of Works members on Tuesday agreed to amend the community service leave policy for city employees so firefighters can take advantage of the opportunity to volunteer and receive ...