Montgomery and Wile explained why it is an important asset to have the volunteer fire departments in the county.

Ohio's long history of firefighting is memorialized at the Western Reserve Fire Museum in Downtown Cleveland. Its centuries-old roots have contributed to a system that is struggling to serve all ...

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 ...

Gusty winds in the forecast and dry grass across much of Green Country are keeping rural fire departments on alert as crews prepare for what could be a busy spring fire season.