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.
 
 
 
Apparatus

Milford Township, OH, Fire Department Sued by Nurses Hurt in Chopper Crash

April 25, 2024
Individual firefighters and the fire association also are included in the lawsuit.
VIDEO: Overnight fire battled in Brookfield
Operations & Training

Brookfield, CT, Condos Destroyed in Massive Blaze

April 25, 2024
Firefighters from multiple departments battled the fire for several hours overnight.
KC appeals decision, sending firefighter back to work, thrown out
Apparatus

Kansas City, MO, Officials File Motion to Overturn Decision to Reinstate Firefighter in Fatal Crash

April 25, 2024
An arbitrator recently ruled that Firefighter Dominic Biscari should return to work, get back pay and have his slate wiped clean.
Madison Montag/pennlive (TNS)
Operations & Training

Live Burn, Interior Firefighter Training Starts for PA Teens, 17

April 25, 2024
The '100 Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge' initiative was funding by a $2.2 million FEMA grant.
‘Keep him in your prayers’: Hillcrest fire chief suffers head injury after fall from fire engine, of
Safety & Health

Hillcrest, NC, Fire Chief Injured in Fall From Engine

April 24, 2024
Hillcrest Fire Chief Michael Scott was helping with maintenance and washing the rig when he fell and suffered a head injury.