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A clear constitution and set of bylaws gives a volunteer fire department a reliable framework for making decisions, managing money and resolving disagreements.…

A burn permitting system gives a fire district a practical way to manage planned fires before smoke, embers or changing weather create an emergency. It can…

Rural fire departments in Arkansas rely on people who bring practical experience, local knowledge and a willingness to serve. Retired firefighters can…

Flooding can overwhelm a rural fire department quickly. Roads disappear, bridges become unsafe, power fails, and a small crew may be asked to handle rescues,…

A grant for new bunker gear must show more than a department’s desire for updated equipment. It should demonstrate a clear operational need, explain the risks…

A defibrillator program can give a rural volunteer fire department a practical way to support cardiac arrest response before an ambulance arrives. An automated…

Volunteer firefighters need regular training, but their availability rarely follows a standard work timetable. Members may be balancing shift work, farming,…

For a rural fire department, a tax levy vote can determine whether volunteers have reliable funding for trucks, protective clothing, radios, station…

Volunteer brigades across Australia carry the heaviest load when medical help is far away. From the wheat fields outside Wagga Wagga to the coastal strips…

A federal surplus fire truck can give a rural department access to a capable vehicle at a fraction of the cost of a new pumper. The process, however, is…