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Nearly 200 small volunteer fire departments across Ohio are getting critical funding for equipment and training. The first-of-its-kind grant recognizes the backbone of emergency response in rural communities.
New Hampshire just voted to give volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and police officers the same mental health resources that state employees get. The bipartisan bill recognizes that 78% of New Hampshire residents rely on volunteer or partially volunteer emergency departments.
When a German Shepherd mix fell through ice into freezing river waters, seven volunteer firefighters didn't hesitate to jump in. Their quick thinking and specialized training brought Kita safely back to shore.
A volunteer swift water rescue team is crowdfunding for their own jet boat after years of relying on borrowed equipment that isn't always available when emergencies strike. The upgrade could cut response times from hours to minutes on dangerous river rescues.
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When wildfires threatened to destroy six South African villages during the driest season in 60 years, a small team of volunteers raised $800,000 and battled flames 50 times to save every home. Their community-funded fire truck and round-the-clock dedication turned ordinary residents into local heroes. #
After 50 years serving her tiny New York town, Beth Harrington tackled its biggest safety threat: how to reach isolated seniors when the power goes out. With help from three grad students, she discovered the community's most powerful resource was already there.
A volunteer fire department in Indiana now has specialized equipment to save lives on frozen water without risking rescuers. The $10,000 grant bought a rescue craft and protective suits after studies showed most ice rescue victims are actually the people trying to help.
When winter weather paralyzed Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, 19 volunteer firefighters in Woodstock worked around the clock for four straight days. Together, they logged nearly 500 hours responding to 15 emergencies while battling treacherous ice and snow.
A volunteer fire department in Indiana just received specialized ice rescue equipment that will protect both victims and rescuers during winter emergencies. The $10,000 grant means the community is now prepared for a danger that kills would-be rescuers 60% of the time.
When a massive bushfire threatened 30 homes in Western Australia, 100 volunteer firefighters battled for four days to save them. Their courage and residents' fire preparation meant only three structures were lost.