Volunteer fire departments (VFDs) are the front line of emergency response across rural America. In thousands of small towns, volunteers answer calls for fires, medical emergencies, crashes, floods, and hazardous incidents—often when no one else …
Local fire departments are more than emergency responders — they’re community lifelines. With many departments, especially volunteer-based units, facing shrinking personnel and rising operational costs, event planning has become a powerful tool to raise funds, …
Across the U.S., volunteer firefighters and EMTs handle a huge share of emergency response—especially in small towns and rural areas. Volunteers account for roughly two-thirds of the fire service, and their donated time, skills, and …
From the outside, volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMTs look like everyday neighbors who show up when seconds count. From the inside, the role delivers an unmatched blend of purpose, professional-grade training, community respect, and tangible …
