Residents oppose volunteer fire department takeover plan

Chatham County residents pushed back against county plans to shut down the Isle of Hope Volunteer Fire Department during a ...

Volunteer fire departments prepare to brave the back roads for possible inclement weather

Volunteer Fire officials say they start preparing way ahead of time when it comes to the possibility of any winter weather.

Unicoi County EMS, Hampton VFD says icy conditions could slow response times

The Unicoi County EMS and Hampton Volunteer Fire Department said they are preparing for icy conditions over the weekend.

AC unit fire at Middletown Commons prompts large response

Barrackville, Monongah and Winfield fire departments, along with the Marion County Rescue Squad, also responded to the scene.
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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 ...

Volunteer fire department merger talks begin in O’Hara Township

Officials in O’Hara Township have begun formal merger talks regarding the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Company and Parkview ...
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Lead Fire Department unveils plans for new training facility

A proposed training facility for the Lead Volunteer Fire Department would increase public safety by providing firefighters with a permanent opportunity to practice live burn response and expand ...