The widow and son of a Bartlesville, Okla., man who died during firefighting training have been awarded more than $503,000 in federal and state death benefits despite testimony that said the man was never with a fire department. Thomas Russell …
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a volunteer firefighter who argued he was immune from liability after driving through a red light and colliding with another vehicle when responding to an emergency call. The unanimous ruling came in …
Eighty-seven on-duty firefighters from 31 states lost their lives as the result of 83 fatal incidents that occurred in 2010. Fifty-six of those who died were volunteer, not career, firefighters. This is the second consecutive year the number has gone …
Volunteer fire departments looking to offset anticipated increases in their workers’ compensation insurance premiums can turn to a website launched by the state auditor’s office. Auditor Glen Gainer’s office was tasked by the Legislature with developing a program to provide …
Members of Arkansas’ congressional delegation have announced a $335,250 grant to help rural and volunteer firefighters in the state. U.S. Rep. Mike Ross and Sen. Mark Pryor, both D-Ark., said Wednesday that the Arkansas Rural and Volunteer Firefighters Association will …
A Webster Parish volunteer firefighter has been arrested in connection with two structure fires in Doyline. Officials say 31-year-old Brandon Martin faces one count each of aggravated arson for damage to an apartment complex and simple arson for a blaze …
The Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Council will receive more than $580,000 in a four year grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant will provide funding to promote training and retention of volunteer firefighters in the state. There …