A volunteer firefighter reaches for his gear at the Kalida Volunteer Fire Department. Area volunteer fire departments’ chiefs said they felt the strain of needing more people to help. The “help wanted ...

The World War II air raid siren that has called out Graton fire volunteers for six decades can continue its call, but with new restrictions that will all but silence it at night. "I think it is a good ...

With lights and sirens going, Glenmoor Volunteer Fire Department’s new engines arrive at the station to applause and cheers from firefighters and community who turned out for its arrival. (Photo by ...

BERRY CREEK — After being evacuated from their home in Berry Creek during the 2018 Camp Fire, William “Zac” Gable and Alyce Gable made the decision to become volunteer firefighters as a way to be ...

IT’S RESPONDING TO 100 MORE CALLS EACH YEAR. THEY POINT TO THE CITY’S ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND THAT’S WHY CITY OFFICIALS HOPE TO MOVE THE DEPARTMENT AWAY FROM BEING SOLELY VOLUNTEER. KETV NEWSWATCH ...

Jan. 24—The "help wanted" ad for the Cridersville Volunteer Fire Department in Auglaize County is as honest as it can be. "Odd hours, no pay, cool hat," it shared in a Facebook post. It's one of a few ...