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.
 
 
 
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Apparatus

Photos: Fruitland, MD, Firefighters Escape Serious Injuries in Rig Crash

May 3, 2024
Firefighters were responding to a call when the engine veered off the road, hit a ditch and rolled onto its side.
Video of I-95 crash shows flames consuming fuel truck
Operations & Training

Fiery Crash Closes I-95 in Norwalk, CT; No Serious Injuries

May 2, 2024
A collision involving a gas tanker, a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle resulted the extended road closure.
Operations & Training

No Injuries in Niagra Falls, NY, House Explosion

May 2, 2024
Firefighters found the house fully involved in fire when they entered the area.
Operations & Training

Fire Destroys Houses in Nation's Capital

May 2, 2024
Firefighters, who encountered heavy fire, had to be cautious as power lines dropped at the scene.
Baltimore City Fire Department/Facebook
Safety & Health

Families of Three Fallen Baltimore Firefighters Suing City for Negligence

May 2, 2024
Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo were killed in a 2022 blaze in a vacant row house.