The majority of Ohio's volunteer fire departments are staffed by volunteers. While the number of volunteers is decreasing, the number of calls those departments have to respond to is increasing.

Across the country, the volunteer fire service is experiencing a slow but deeply troubling decline—one marked not only by dwindling membership but also by internal dysfunction, low morale, and toxic ...

New York’s volunteer fire service says it is reaching a breaking point as departments struggle to recruit and retain members. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York warns that fewer ...