'We know we can do the job:' Smith Valley Fire Department deploys all-woman volunteer shift

Smith Valley Fire Chief Amy Beick walked into the station one December day and saw something she’d never encountered in her ...
Firefighter Nation

Finding Balance as a Volunteer Firefighter: Serve with Passion and Purpose

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 ...

Hindu temple in Penn Hills donates thermal drone to volunteer fire department

A local volunteer fire department has a new powerful tool, thanks to a generous donation.
The Citizens' Voice

Mountain Top fire leaders warn: Volunteer shortage reaches ‘critical stage,’ threatens service

Leaders of the eight fire departments that make up Mountain Top Mutual Aid gathered recently at Dorrance Twp. fire department ...

"There's no public safety crisis" FASNY discusses state of volunteer firefighter sector

John D'Alessandro, Secretary of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, joined Power & Politics this week to ...