The Lavallette Volunteer Fire Department has accepted a donation of $33,840 to support its Water Rescue Division, thanks to ...

Member retention is among the most critical components to the success of a volunteer fire department. It’s important to remember that many of the factors that determine whether a volunteer will stay ...

Volunteer fire departments across the United States are facing a continued decline in membership even as emergency calls increase. According to the Nation Fire Protection Association, there were an ...

ST. JOHNS, Mich. — St. Johns Fire Chief Kevin Douglas is living out his childhood dream today, but he says fewer people are doing the same when it comes to firefighting. In line with national trends, ...

Volunteer firefighting ranks are plummeting statewide, with membership down 63 since 2017. That drop, according to a report from Comptroller Sean Scanlon, prompted public and fire officials to raise ...