The Combination, Volunteer and National Run Surveys from Firehouse

Each year, Firehouse publishes three surveys to help fire departments compare statistics including personnel, budgets and response data. The Combination Run Survey focuses on fire departments with a mix of career and volunteer firefighters. The Volunteer Run Survey shares details of the largest segment of the fire service. The National Run Survey is for career departments. Take part in the next Firehouse Run Survey by completing the proper survey below.
 
 
 
Dramatic video shows large fire at East Bay vacant commercial building
Operations & Training

Watch: Dramatic Video Shows Massive CA Commercial Fire

April 30, 2024
The Contra Costa County Fire Department battled the blaze at the vacant building for several hours.
Spokane Fire Department
Operations & Training

WA Fire Crews Narrowly Escape Injury at Commercial Fire

April 30, 2024
Eight Spokane firefighters were still inside when a catastrophic roof collapse occurred at the US Bank branch.
CAL FIRE
Training Drills

CAL FIRE to Hold Preparedness Exercise

April 30, 2024
Nearly 50 fire crews from Northern California will be evaluated on safety performance, physical conditioning, handline construction and firefighting knowledge.
Careers & Education

MN Firefighter Completes Goal to Pose in Front of Every Station in the State

April 30, 2024
It took Hubie Widmer 10 years to reach his goal of visiting, and taking a photo in front of, all 775 fire stations in the state.
First responders save infant suffering from fentanyl poisoning
EMS

Watch: NY First Responders Save Infant

April 30, 2024
Newly released video shows Suffolk County paramedics reviving the infant after it was unresponsive for 30 minutes from fentanyl poisoning.