Much of the US relies heavily on non-career firefighters, but their ranks are dwindling. If the problem doesn't abate, there's a lot at stake. During Covid-19, I – like many others – found myself ...

Small fire departments field an increasing number of calls with less help. April 19, 2010— -- Nationwide, volunteer fire departments are responding to more calls but with fewer volunteers. Since ...

Fire brigades are training members of the public to cover fire fighters in case a national strike goes ahead. Members of the fire brigade union have voted in favour of a strike in a row with the ...

Volunteer firefighters are opting out of work to help battle wildfires. (Submitted by Peter Barfoot) The mayor of a rural Newfoundland town is among the volunteer firefighters missing work to battle a ...

To live in Australia is to experience the devastating fury of bushfires, meaning nearly every single Australian is affected by the firefighters who fight to keep us safe. An SBS documentary airing ...

Firefighters are calling for better compensation and specific health checks to detect early signs of cancer. A WA country brigade is partnering with a local GP to offer firefighter-specific screenings ...