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 ...

Volunteer fire departments across New York can now apply for a new round of state funding aimed at upgrading aging stations and critical response equipment. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $25 ...

Note: This article is part of the Firehouse 2025 Station Design Supplement. To read the entire supplement, click here. The volunteer fire service long has been the backbone of fire protection in the ...

As East Hempfield Township’s fire chief, John Kottmyer plans for “armageddon” but hopes for the best. Armageddon, he said, will happen the moment township leaders decide they need to hire a full staff ...

Hempfield is planning to establish a committee that will be tasked with the creation of a museum for the township’s volunteer fire stations. Township Supervisor Doug Weimer made the suggestion last ...