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Silverton Fire Co # 1 Toms River NJ

Lawsuit: Ex-Cop Handcuffed, Sexually Assaulted Firefighters While Others Watched

The lasuit alleges much of the abuse occurred at the firehouse and in full view of other members, pointing to a culture of complicity and institutional failure.
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Firefighter charged with arson

PA Firefighters Facing Arson Charges

Three Hempfield volunteer firefighters who were arraigned on arson charges Tuesday fought the fires they are now charged with intentionally starting
4 min read
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Tom Merrill and Jerry Knapp

From Recruitment to Response Optimization

Host Tom Merrill and guest Jerry Knapp address several challenges facing volunteer firefighters, including dwindling participation, burnout, and the need for strategic leadership.
4 min read
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Incident command post

Volunteer Command Post Operations: Coordinating the Fireground

Properly using and staffing command post positions will increase your command and control of the fireground or emergency incident.
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Lancaster County firefighter

SC County’s Growth Puts Strain on Firefighters

Lancaster County has experienced a surge in growth, but its volunteer firefighter force hasn’t kept up.
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Toolkit Aims to Boost IN Firefighter Recruitment and Retention

Thanks to a FEMA Safer Grant, Indiana departments have a new tool to overcome volunteer recruitment and retention obstacles.
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Legal Pitfalls to Avoid During Recruitment

Tom Merrill talks with attorney Brad Pinsky about best practices for departments to follow when designing a membership application and accepting new members.
1 min read
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Where Did All the Bay Area Volunteer Firefighters Go?

As investments in Bay Area fire departments have grown in the wake of catastrophic fires around the region, several have opted to rely less on…
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Croton NY firefighters at Dingle Ridge Road fire

Volitics: Popularity vs. Competence in Volunteer Fire Department Leadership

The days of pushing people forward and up the ladder of command in volunteer fire departments need to come to an end.
8 min read
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Tom Merrill

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: The Year in Review

Host Tom Merrill takes a step back to reflect on the past year and the challenges volunteer fire departments are facing.
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Fireman Nutcracker

Letters to the Editor: December 2024

Christopher Edwards addresses the issues facing the volunteer fire service, and Matt Berkins urges focus on the basics.
9 min read
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pickup versus car crash

Distracted Driving Prevention: Change Through Education

Preventing distracted driving requires a multifaceted approach. Candice McDonald discusses how fire departments can get involved.
8 min read
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Building Relationships to Improve Hazmat Readiness

11.01.2024
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Corporate Transparency Act

10.15.2024
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The Power of Camaraderie and How It Can Help Your Fire Department

10.01.2024
7 min read
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Several Injured After PA Explosion, Fire; Firefighters Bitten by Raccoon

10.01.2024
2 min read
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Canyon Creek (MT) Fire Board Dismisses Chief After Contentious Meeting

09.23.2024
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Documentary on Plight of U.S. Volunteer Fire Departments Makes Public Broadcasting Debut

09.19.2024
2 min read
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Grant Management Basics for AFG Awards

09.01.2024
8 min read
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Big Box Warehouse Dangers

08.20.2024
1 min read
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Meeting in the Middle: Training Between Career and Volunteer Mutual-Aid Companies

08.01.2024
13 min read
Firefighter TrainingMagazine

2024 NVFC Training Summit: An Overview

07.18.2024
7 min read
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Life in a ‘Volly’ House: Duty, Honor, Country

07.01.2024
10 min read
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APS Radio: Brian Daboul on the Proposed OSHA Standard

06.21.2024
1 min read
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