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 ...

Recruitment and retention in the fire service have been growing concerns for years, and it’s clear that the old methods are no longer working. While this isn’t a sign that the fire service is ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fires feeding off modern materials found in people's homes are burning faster and becoming deadlier at the same time that fire departments across the country are struggling to retain ...

Imagine your community faces its greatest emergency, and the pumper rolls out the door with one person on board. This scenario isn’t hypothetical; it happens in departments nationwide, creating what I ...

Volunteer Firefighters and Chief · GlobeNewswire Inc. MCLEAN, VA, April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is launching a national volunteer firefighter ...

The Alfalfa Fire District Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday evening and one of the agenda items is "Fire Chief ...

Facing a staffing crisis caused by expansion, retirements and intensely demanding jobs, Puget Sound Fire says it needs to ...