Analysis of new data released by the Home Office shows that fire brigades are struggling to hire younger staff, as many find ...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) notes that 65 percent of American firefighters are volunteers and that, of the estimated 29,452 fire departments in the country, 18,873 are all volunteers ...

As Ohio’s 39th State Fire Marshal, I’ve dedicated my career to protecting the safety and well-being of our communities. Today, I’m calling attention to an urgent matter facing our state– one that ...

FireCaptSteve has built his name on wanting to show the younger generation how rewarding a career in firefighting can be.

Anyone who has spent any amount of time around the fire service or public safety has heard the terms “recruitment and retention.” These topics are so crucial to building a successful fire service that ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — Fires feeding off modern ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Fire departments across South Carolina are grappling with a severe firefighter shortage, raising concerns about public safety. With departments struggling to recruit and ...