The photos and videos in the slideshow playing at Wasatch County Fire Captain Verl “Rick” Mecham’s retirement party on Wednesday painted him as a bit of a goofball, flexing for the camera, pretending ...

Rising costs, staffing shortages, and growing 911 demand may force difficult choices about the future of volunteer ...

Fire officials are calling for a new nominal compensation law to "stabilize recruitment, retain experienced personnel, and keep firehouses open" after a decline in volunteer members. "Many years ago, ...

Leaders of the eight fire departments that make up Mountain Top Mutual Aid gathered recently at Dorrance Twp. fire department to address an issue that faces volunteer fire departments not only locally ...

Leaders hope 40% of homes donate during 2026 fund drive; last year, only 19% responded Keeping costs down and recruiting more volunteers are continued goals for the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire ...

We ask the families of our firefighters to carry an almost unbearable burden. The fire pager goes off. Their loved one rushes into the night. A part of them is used to it. A part of them never could ...

We’re seeing record occurrences of isolation in society. Many people have lost the sense of community and personal connections as they have become more reliant on the digital world. How does this ...

MOVILLE, Iowa (KTIV) - A firefighter in Woodbury County is being celebrated as he hangs up his hat following decades of devoted service. Community members in Moville came out on Sunday, March 22, to ...

Some volunteers aren't always behind a desk or in an office. Some are called to run into the face of danger while being part of a volunteer fire department. Jeff Hawryliw from Harborcreek is a ...

Fire officials in North Carolina are warning that dry and windy conditions drive up the risk of wildfires statewide. One spark can turn into a dangerous fire. Calls to impeach Trump collide with ...