Volunteers Corner

PA Town to Sue Firefighters Union

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:16:00 GMT

The Borough of Chambersburg (PA) has authorized filing a lawsuit against the International Association of Fire Fighters 1813.

NFPA Launches Campaign to Recruit Code Enforcers to Technical Committees

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently launched a recruitment campaign to increase the number of code enforcers participating on NFPA's technical committees.

Barn Fire Tactics and Strategies, Part 1: Agricultural Barns

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:53:00 GMT

Most firefighters would think barns hold nothing but farm equipment and livestock, but sometimes people live inside these structures. Chris Willis discusses tactical considerations for barn fires.

Pennsylvania Firefighter Saves Own Family

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:27:00 GMT

Axiom has History on its Side

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT

Axiom, a branding and creative communications agency specializing in the oil and gas industry, recently moved its Houston headquarters into an early 20th century fire station that first opened its doors not long after Spindletop gushed the birth of the energy industry.

Arson Awareness Week Prevent Youth Firesetting

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is pleased to partner with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI); Safe Kids USA; USAonWatch; National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC); and the National Association of State Fire Marshals to announce the theme for the 2012 Arson Awareness Week (AAW): "Prevent Youth Firesetting."

Social Media Used in New Mexico to Prep for Wildfire Season

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:52:00 GMT

Both government and private residents in New Mexico are using social media to help prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.

Zico Announces FDIC 2012 Sweepstakes Winners

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:55:00 GMT

Ziamatic Corp. announces that Chief Edward Stuepfert of the LaMoille (IL) Fire Protection District, Captain Patrick Ranes of the Sterling Heights (MI) Fire Department, and Firefighter Chris Bellavia of the South Haven (IN) Fire Department as the winners of the Ziamatic FDIC 2012 QUIC-BAR Sweepstakes.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:21:00 GMT

The Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department, Marbury, Maryland, uses this RESPONSE MARINE fire rescue boat to serve the lower Potomac River Basin and the Port Tobacco River.

IAFC Seeks Nominations for Fire Service Award Programs

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:32:00 GMT

he International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has a number of award programs with simple nomination processes to make it easy to get the recognition you and your firefighters deserve.

Calvert County: Past, Present, and Future

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:49:00 GMT

In the mid-1990s, the Calvert County (MD) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments struggled with a nationwide epidemic: increasing call volume with a disproportionate growth in staffing.

FDIC 2012 Volunteer Service Award Goes to William Hicks

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:56:00 GMT

William Hicks is the recipient of the 2012 FDIC Volunteer Service Award. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Safety, Security & Emergency Management at Eastern Kentucky University and has worked for FDIC for 14 years. He is also chief of the Whitehall (KY) Volunteer Fire Department.

NY Community Seeking Fire Chief

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:19:00 GMT

The city of Beacon (NY) seeks an experienced individual to become the first paid chief of the hybrid paid/volunteer department.

FDIC 2012: Combustible Dust Fires

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:44:00 GMT

Through his involvement with a commercial property insurance carrier, Ben Peetz sees a wide variety of properties across a large region of the United States. A firefighter with the Napoleon (IN) Volunteer Fire Department, Peetz noted one recurring theme is the local fire department’s lack of familiarity with a manufacturing facility’s operations.

FDIC 2012 Workshop Deals with Leading in Volunteer/Combination Departments

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:45:00 GMT

As the demand for services outpaces a department's ability to deliver service, many departments begin the natural transition from fully volunteer to some form of a combination system, Ron Cheves told participants at his FDIC 2012 Tuesday morning workshop.

Volunteer Firefighter EMT Tax Hike Hits Pocketbooks Across Country

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:48:00 GMT

Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan Talk Firehouse Excellence at FDIC 2012

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:13:00 GMT

50-Year Vet Dies Responding to Brush Fire in CT

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:31:00 GMT

A 50-year veteran Connecticut firefighter collapsed and died while hauling equipment to the scene of a brush fire

Marcine D Goodloe to be Honored with Leadership Award

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:03:00 GMT

The Congressional Fire Services Institute's Board of Directors selected Marcine D. Goodloe of the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association as the recipient of the 2012 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.

NVFC Releases Junior Firefighter Recruitment Video

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program presents a new resource for junior firefighter programs nationwide.