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East Hempfield (PA) Arson

East Hempfield (PA) Fire Department Looking to Rebuild After Volunteers Charged With Arson

In February, three volunteer firefighters — Joshua Lightcap, 23, Mason Howard, 21, and a 16-year-old junior firefighter — were charged with deliberately setting five fires in October and November 2024.
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Fewer Volunteers Concern OH Fire Departments

From 2018 to 2021, there was a 6.5% decrease in the number of volunteer firefighters, all while there was a 9% increase in calls, according…
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Volunteer Shortage Shutters Cedar Brook (NJ) Fire Station

The Winslow Township Fire Department is closing the Cedar Brook station, temporarily at least, because of a shortage of volunteers.
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FDIC 2021: Tactical Considerations for Volunteer Fire Departments

Learn 15 basic tactical considerations for preparing for, training for, and prioritizing the fireground based on staffing and equipment when the department uses volunteer firefighters
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FDIC 2021: The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

The public's expectations of volunteer firefighters has evolved in recent years.
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FDIC 2021: Busting Through Recruitment and Retention Challenges: Developing Your Game Plan

How can departments cost effectively and successfully recruit and retain volunteer firefighters?
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The Young Volunteer Fire Officer

Some may say that having young volunteer fire officers is a disadvantage; some say that it is an advantage. Whatever the opinion, it is imperative…
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University of Houston Deputy Fire Marshal Charged in Shooting Death of Volunteer Firefighter

An 18-year-old Texas firefighter is dead, and a deputy fire marshal is charged with manslaughter.
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Otis, New Mexico’s New SVI Medium Rescue

Take a look at this SVI, Freightliner medium rescue built for the Otis Volunteer Fire Department in New Mexico.
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Macaw CAFS backpack

Intelagard, National Foam, and NVFC Partner to Give Away Nine Macaw® CAFS Backpacks

Nine volunteer fire departments will be awarded a Macaw® compressed air foam system (CAFS) backpack, nozzle kit, five gallons of Knockdown® firefighting foam, and four…
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Saving the Volunteer Fire Department

Learn how a live-in program can improve the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.
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Partnership with Purdue University Global to Benefit Members of Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association

“We are proud to join forces with the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association to do our part in recognizing the tremendous sacrifice made by these selfless…
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Oklahoma Firehouse Destroyed in Fire

02.22.2021
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Rural Water Movement

02.02.2021
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Texas Firefighters Injured in Rollover

02.01.2021
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North Carolina Firefighters at Retirement Party Save Man in House Fire

01.26.2021
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Size-Up & Command for the Small Department

01.22.2021
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Claymont, DE Fire Company 2020

01.05.2021
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Nominations Sought for NVFC Fire Service Achievement Awards

01.05.2021
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Anheuser-Busch Donating 1.5 Million Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Support Volunteer Fire Departments Facing Unprecedented Challenges

11.10.2020
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LaBelle, Missouri Structure Fire

10.21.2020
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LODD Anniversary: New York Firefighter Killed, Two Others Injured During Live Burn

09.25.2020
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Pennsylvania Firefighter Stops at Fire, Saves Girl Inside

09.23.2020
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Delaware Firefighter Pulls Gun on Motorist While Directing Traffic

09.22.2020
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