The Combination, Volunteer and National Run Surveys from Firehouse

Each year, Firehouse publishes three surveys to help fire departments compare statistics including personnel, budgets and response data. The Combination Run Survey focuses on fire departments with a mix of career and volunteer firefighters. The Volunteer Run Survey shares details of the largest segment of the fire service. The National Run Survey is for career departments. Take part in the next Firehouse Run Survey by completing the proper survey below.
 
 
 
Vehicle Extrication

OH Firefighters Extricate Two from Vehicle

April 29, 2024
Conneaut firefighters responded after a vehicle accidentally drove off the upper pavilion parking lot at Conneaut Township Park.
House explodes hours after homeowner discover old dynamite hidden in the basement
Operations & Training

Old Dynamite Detonated in Holladay, UT, House

April 26, 2024
United Fire Authority Capt. Tony Barker said five or six sticks were too unstable to move.
New York City firefighters train at South Bend’s River Rescue School
Operations & Training

FDNY Swift Water Rescue Technicians Hone Skills

April 26, 2024
Intense training is underway at South Bend's River Rescue School.
Port Arthur fire chief Greg Benson has been fired
Leadership

Port Arthur, TX, Fire Chief Out as City 'Not Happy' with Department's Direction

April 26, 2024
Fire Chief Greg Benson, who has led the department for three years, said the action came without warning.
Family files lawsuit after Kentucky EMT killed in ambulance crash
Apparatus

Family of EMT Killed in Garrard County, KY, Ambulance Wreck Files Suit

April 26, 2024
The patient and the EMT driving the Somerset-Pulaski County ambulance were pronounced dead at the scene.
WATCH LIVE: Oceanside pier fire rages north of San Diego | LiveNOW from FOX
Operations & Training

Firefighters Battle Blaze on Historic Oceanside, CA, Pier

April 26, 2024
The fire appears to have started in a vacant restaurant at the end of the pier and spread.