Erin Seneca spent years wanting to become a firefighter before finally joining the fire service in her 30s. Seneca, a ...

Volunteer fire departments are holding recruitment drives across the Hudson Valley on Saturday and Sunday. Fire officials say they are receiving more calls and need new crew members to help with ...

Many fire chiefs of volunteer fire departments face daily challenges planning for the next few days and weeks, but they also must look further down the road for ways to help to ensure their agency’s ...

A new proposal under discussion could change how volunteer firefighters are compensated, with state leaders in Albany considering a plan to allow pay for standby time. The proposal, part of ongoing ...