The number of volunteer firefighters across New York state has plummeted to a “disturbing” 40-year low — and Long Island, where firefighting is entirely unpaid, is being scorched in the process.

Fire chiefs and commissioners are pushing Albany to allow small stipends for volunteer firefighters, warning that response ...

Today, leaders in multiple positions called for changes to increase volunteerism for fire departments, in a time when they ...

Firefighters, chiefs and commissioners gathered Wednesday in Albany, warning more departments could be ceasing operations, putting a strain on public safety.

STUYVESANT, N.Y. (WNYT)- A shortage of volunteer firefighters in New York is raising safety concerns. Fire officials say the number of volunteer firefighters has dropped to its lowest level in over 40 ...

Volunteer fire departments in New York are urging Governor Hochul and lawmakers to allow part-time compensation for ...

COFFEEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Two volunteer firefighters in Yalobusha County lost their home to a weekend fire. Jack and Jaidyn Partridge were in nearby Oakland on Saturday when they heard 911 dispatch ...

Fire officials from across New York state were in Albany on Wednesday to call attention to what they say is a "crisis" in volunteer firefighter staffing. Fire chiefs said volunteer numbers are at ...

Quick-thinking neighbors rescued a man from a burning home Wednesday afternoon on the 1500 block of Allegheny Street, ...

The 2026 Anheuser-Busch Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program provides 1.5 million cans of emergency water to volunteer fire departments responding to wildfires ...

Emergency officials in Cambria County say two people were rescued from a burning home in Patton on Tuesday morning.According ...