Hosted by the Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, a lower Michigan non-profit donated more than $1 million worth of gear for all members of the Copper Country Volunteer Fire Fighters Association to ...

Kiel Fire Department uses a cadet program to train teens as young as 14, helping combat the nationwide volunteer firefighter shortage.

It’s the first time since 1937 that the department has been staffed all 24 hours in a day, something Shoultz said he believes will help firefighters respond more quickly to emergencies that may crop ...

Amid budget shortfalls across the state, public safety departments are facing cuts. And service providers are sounding alarms about the impact those cuts could have, especially in rural communities.

If approved by each community, the agreement would become effective Jan. 1, pooling resources and improving efficiency in emergency response.

At 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters were called out to the Brenham State Supported Living Center, 4001 Highway 36 South, for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, units were advised by staff that the alarm was ...

The new law gives volunteer fire departments in Lawrence County the option to form a fire district. The change means residents will be able to vote and control their fire department’s leadership and ...

We're saluting the west Pulaski County volunteer firefighters in Arkansas who balance day jobs with emergency calls all to protect others in the area.

Glenmoor and Calcutta Volunteer Fire Departments responding to an engulfed structure fire at 46351 Second St. in Glenmoor late Sunday night. The departments were called out at approximately 11:37 p.m.

On a recent Saturday near Seattle, Cheryl Ewaldsen pulled three golden loaves of wheat bread out of her kitchen oven. The fragrant, oat-topped bread was destined not for her table, but for a local ...

The Bradfordville Volunteer Fire and Rescue is recruiting more volunteers in preparation for potential impacts from a decision to end the city's and county's joint fire service agreement.

Valley Regional Fire and Rescue plans to  hire firefighters to supplement volunteers who have traditionally responded to alarms.