Theyre typically small, under 50 people, and like most volunteer groups theyre always looking for people.
To find a volunteer department near you, visit theNational Volunteer Fire Council.
Search and Rescue
SAR teams train for mountain, wilderness, or water rescue among other activities.
Volunteer firefighters receive advanced training in a range of skills important for survival. You also have the opportunity to help your community. Image: Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren/U.S. Air National Guard
You canstart herefor an overview.
Volunteer service is a win-win proposition.
Firefighters train on vehicle extraction techniques which allow them to safely remove trapped passengers in auto accidents. Image: Staff Sgt. Tristan Biese/U.S. Air Force
A firefighter from the Volunteer Fire Department of Puerto Rico dons her bunker gear during the 2009 Cataño oil refinery fire. Image: Yuisa Rios/FEMA
Firefighter-paramedics aid a simulated injury victim during training at a U.S. Navy base. Image: PH3 D.M. Mcclure/U.S. Navy
During low angle rescue training, members of a search and rescue team learned how to safely transport injured people up and down hills. Image: Staff Sgt. Tristan Biese/U.S. Air Force
