There are many jobs in this world. Some are so bizarre you probably don’t know they exist; some you might have had no idea people actually make a living at. In an effort to highlight some of these ...

Volunteer fire departments in New Jersey and around the country are seeking new members. If you are thinking about joining your local department, these are the steps you can take. Firefighters play a ...

Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.

Dozens of firefighters from around the Siouxland area, and beyond, spent their weekend learning and practicing what to do ...

Chester firefighters were training, but they're not battling flames. Instead, they were simulating rescues where every second ...

Everyday people in the San Fernando Valley are learning how to jump in to save lives when police or emergency response units haven’t arrived. The Community Emergency Response Team, known as CERT, is a ...

Fire officials across the state are raising concerns about fewer applicants and volunteers joining the ranks of fire departments amid long-term financial concerns and health risks of the profession.

Firefighters play a crucial role in their communities, fulfilling a range of responsibilities including dousing flames, other emergency responses and community engagement. Though it comes with risks, ...