It’s often taken for granted, Cape Girardeau firefighter Chris Miller said, that people can call emergency services for a structure fire and know that a fire engine will soon arrive to extinguish it.

Wealthier volunteer departments, like Gates Mills, pictured here, have more than one engine to respond to a fire. In poorer and rural areas, it's difficult to maintain a single engine. The smell of ...

Pennsylvania has the most volunteer fire departments in the nation, according to the state fire commissioner. But many of those fire companies are grappling with the cost of expensive equipment and ...

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 ...