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.
 
 
 
Safety & Health

Update: Cause Determined in Cleveland Fire that Injured Six Including Firefighters

May 7, 2024
The firefighter, who was rescued by colleagues and transported to MetroHealth, was in stable condition.
91-year-old donates $500,000 to rural volunteer fire department in Henry County
Operations & Training

Resident's $500K Donation Resuscitates Calhoun, MO, Fire Department

May 7, 2024
Calhoun Fire Chief Mark Hardin said the generous donation couldn't come at a better time as there was $169 in the department's bank account in March.
Apparatus

Dump Truck Trailer Hits Bridge on Highway in Fairfax County, VA

May 7, 2024
No injuries were reported when the upright trailer struck the support beam on I-66.
La Grande Hotshot firefighters safe after tree hit fire truck at Little Yamsay Fire
Apparatus

La Grande, OR, Hotshots OK after Tree Falls on Vehicle

May 7, 2024
The crew was headed to a fire line when the green Ponderosa Pine fell onto the windshield of their truck.
SCENE VIDEO: Three homes destroyed, more damaged after fire on Walnut Street in Macon
Operations & Training

"It has ruined my whole year," Woman Says after Macon, GA, House Fire

May 6, 2024
Macon-Bibb firefighters said three historic houses were destroyed and others were damaged.