John Morrison of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded the Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Morrison was not only recognized ...

After he sold his insurance company for around $6 million, Robert Bates sought to return to a profession he tried for a year in his early 20s: law enforcement. Bates — the 73-year-old Tulsa ...

LEHIGH TWP., Pa. - Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township is "back burning" on Sunday evening to deprive the fire of fuel. Officials say that the fire is being drawn to areas that have already burned so ...

First responders in Northampton County have been busy organizing a popular community event. The Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company will kick off its annual carnival on Wednesday night. It's ...

A mighty 560-acre wildfire that ignited Saturday afternoon on Bear Mountain in Jim Thorpe and Franklin and Mahoning townships is over halfway extinguished. As of Wednesday morning, the wildfire is 66% ...

A large brush fire consumed a lumber company and about 10 acres of land in Patrick County on Friday. The early morning fire was reported around 1 a.m. at Gregory Pallet and Lumber Co. at 1839 ...

SPENCERPORT, N.Y. — Like much of the country, New York state is finding it difficult to attract people to become volunteer firefighters — at a time they are needed more than ever. Contrary to what ...

Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company held its 20th annual Mother’s Day flower sale. Begonias, petunias and geraniums were among the flowers sold at Pine Point Plaza in Albrightsville. George Getz, a ...

Around 90 percent of New York’s fire departments are all volunteer-based, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Many of these departments are the first on the scene, providing medical treatment ...