Several Injured After PA Explosion, Fire; Firefighters Bitten by Raccoon
Two people received treatment after an explosion involving a gas dryer sparked a Jenner Township house fire.
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Canyon Creek (MT) Fire Board Dismisses Chief After Contentious Meeting
The move, which seemed unwelcome by many citizens in attendance, leaves Canyon Creek's volunteer fire department without an appointed fire chief.
Documentary on Plight of U.S. Volunteer Fire Departments Makes Public Broadcasting Debut
A documentary that shines a spotlight on the struggles of the nation's volunteer firefighters has made its public broadcasting debut.
Grant Management Basics for AFG Awards
Accepting a grant award comes with considerable responsibility. David Lewis provides an overview of the requirements after receiving an AFG award.
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2024 NVFC Training Summit: An Overview
The 2024 NVFC Training Summit in Buffalo, New York, focused on recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership.
KY County Working to Address Dead Spots in 911 System
Daviess County Fire Chief Jeremy Smith said there are areas around Yelvington that are not receiving radio and pager notifications.
Life in a ‘Volly’ House: Duty, Honor, Country
Has the volunteer fire service lost its sense of purpose? Craig R. Maconaghy Jr. on helping volunteer firefighters remember why they signed up to begin with.
Podcast: Fire and Training: OSHA Update
Doug Cline provides an update on the new OSHA CFR 1910.156, discussing how the new potential standard will affect the fire service.
The Firefighter: A Jack-of-All-Trades
Tim Pillsworth discusses how we can remain masters of firefighting basics and still meet our communities' expectations when it comes to all-hazard response.
Volunteer Fire Departments Warn Proposed OSHA Regulations Will Be Costly, Drive Volunteers Away
Volunteer fire officials across New York state are concerned about the cost of meeting a major overhaul of federal safety regulations for firefighters.
The Human Factor: What It Takes
To address the many challenges of recruitment and retention in today’s volunteer fire service, we must stay cognizant of the needs of our volunteers.
Volunteer Fire Service Takes Center Stage on Mike Rowe Podcast
On the May 28 episode of The Way I Heard It podcast, Mike Rowe talked with Dr. Candice McDonald and Jonathan Dayton about the volunteer fire service.
