Fewer volunteers answering the call to serve across the U.S.

Here are three key takeaways from the episode. 1. The Volunteer and Career Divide: Raising the Bar Through Consistent Standards. Ryan McCormick’s experience as both a career fire chief and a volunteer ...

MCLEAN, VA – (April 7, 2026) – The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is launching a national volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign targeting the next generation of firefighters who ...

Career firefighters who also volunteer in local departments have become increasingly vital to the fire service in CT as ...