Frigid temperatures hamper Buffalo Township fire response

It was four degrees when Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Matt Cypher and his crew were called to a house ...

Surry County volunteer fire department president responds to county's plan to terminate their contract

Surry County leaders announced changes to the county's fire service. In an effort to save money, they will reduce the number ...

Lead Fire Department receives $10,000 holiday donation from Coeur Wharf

Coeur Wharf is donating $10,000 to the Lead Fire Department to honor volunteer firefighters and support emergency response ...
The Southern Illinoisan

Volunteer departments vital to rural emergency response

Volunteer fire departments remain the backbone of emergency response in many small towns across Southern Illinois, where service is often passed down through generations. In Hurst, the department has ...

Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments

Rural departments have long relied on cheap software solutions to keep their operations running. But fire chiefs report sharp ...
WTVF

Volunteer fire departments struggle with response times in rural areas

MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — When fires break out in rural areas, response times can be critical — but volunteer fire departments often face challenges getting to emergencies quickly enough. A recent ...

No delays in response times after Smithers VFD closes

Smithers Volunteer Fire Department is no longer in service. This announcement came after the city of Smithers said financial ...
WJBF on MSN

Aiken man loses childhood home to fire days before Christmas, expresses concerns with fire department across the street

Just days before Christmas, William “Pat” Hayes is left heartbroken and shocked after losing the home he lived in for 41 years.
WHNT

Volunteer Fire Department receives new medical response vehicle in Lauderdale County

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A local volunteer fire department in Lauderdale County received a new medical response vehicle. The Rogersville Volunteer Fire Department said that they recently ...