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.
 
 
 
Madison Montag/pennlive (TNS)
Operations & Training

Live Burn, Interior Firefighter Training Starts for PA Teens, 17

April 25, 2024
The '100 Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge' initiative was funding by a $2.2 million FEMA grant.
‘Keep him in your prayers’: Hillcrest fire chief suffers head injury after fall from fire engine, of
Safety & Health

Hillcrest, NC, Fire Chief Injured in Fall From Engine

April 24, 2024
Hillcrest Fire Chief Michael Scott was helping with maintenance and washing the rig when he fell and suffered a head injury.
2 hurt ins small plane crash at RDU
Operations & Training

Pilot, Doctor Hurt in Medical Plane Crash at Raleigh, NC, Airport

April 24, 2024
The two were returning from Wilmington after a lecture when the plane went down on a secondary runway.
Leadership

Former Winter Harbor, ME, Chief Faces Computer-Related Charges

April 24, 2024
The ex-Gouldsboro fire chief, charged with theft there, is accused of new offenses in Winter Harbor.
Man accused of starting Frisco fire that damaged 8 homes
Operations & Training

Austin, TX, Man Charged with Arson; Probe Continues

April 24, 2024
The three-alarm fire Monday night in Frisco destroyed one house and damaged seven others.