Has your department recently opened a new fire station? We're seeking nominations for the 2026 Firehouse Station Design Awards, which will be showcased in the November 2026 issue of Firehouse. 

Recruitment and retention in volunteer FDs has been a hot topic for years and Mark Lambert weighs in on two of the biggest challenges facing these departments. He starts with a look at math in volunteer staffing and then looks at the option many departments are weighing: nominal compensation.