The forest fire on Kojšová Hoľa has been brought under control, with volunteer firefighters working in difficult terrain to extinguish hidden hotspots.

Amid dry forests and suspected arson cases, a German newspaper highlights the importance and respect deserved by volunteer firefighters, questioning societal implications of such acts.

A baby girl named Alia was born in an ambulance on the A9 highway en route to Loures, marking the first delivery for two volunteer firefighters from Benavente.

Volunteer firefighters in Ostrava have acquired new intervention vehicles worth tens of millions, replacing decades-old cars. The new equipment will assist them in responding to daily incidents like insect threats and summer fires.

Amidst a series of heatwaves, 420 people, including 166 minors, have been arrested for starting fires across France, with investigations revealing a range of profiles from idle minors to repeat offenders and even volunteer firefighters.

Volunteer firefighters in Prague are using spraying and misting to cool down crowds in city squares and at Prague Castle, as temperatures in the Czech Republic are expected to reach nearly 39 degrees Celsius.

A volunteer firefighter's home was completely destroyed by wildfires in Vilia, Greece, while he was actively engaged in saving the homes and properties of dozens of other people. The incident highlights a tragic irony amidst the firefighting efforts.

Two firefighters were hospitalized after experiencing health problems while fighting a large wildfire in Boeotia, Greece. A 50-year-old volunteer firefighter was among those affected during the operation.

A volunteer firefighter broke down in tears while speaking to a camera, expressing his grief over the loss of two colleagues, stating, 'I saw the children with my own eyes. They won't go home...'

Belgian volunteer firefighters, including Dimitri, have been on the front lines for two weeks, battling the devastating wildfires that are raging across northern Portugal, with their absolute priority being to save villages.

A 19-year-old volunteer firefighter has confessed to intentionally starting a fire in France's iconic Fontainebleau forest using matches and gasoline. Authorities were shocked by the alleged act.

North Macedonia's official Angelov announced unprecedented readiness for the upcoming summer fire season, highlighting the mobilization of volunteer firefighters for open-space fires.

Portugal's National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) is investigating the dispatch of emergency resources following the death of a man in Taipas. The acting commander of the Taipas Volunteer Firefighters confirmed their resources were available and expressed surprise that firefighters from a more distant corporation in Guimarães were activated instead, raising further concerns about the emergency service's response protocols.

A significant field fire broke out near the village of Pôtor in the Veľký Krtíš district of Slovakia, affecting an area equivalent to nearly two football fields. Professional and volunteer firefighters spent the afternoon battling the blaze, which occurred after the harvest.

A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter tragically lost his life while fighting a wildfire in the French Alps. He was part of the Fire and Rescue Service of Sa.

North Macedonia's authorities have announced that at least 120 volunteer firefighters will be available during the fire season, with agreements in place for their deployment through protection and rescue teams.

The Provincial Secretariat for Agriculture, Water Management, and Forestry in Vojvodina has allocated 29 million dinars to fund programs for 33 volunteer firefighter societies in the region.

A volunteer firefighter in Germany was issued a fine for speeding while responding to an emergency call, sparking debate on how to encourage volunteerism under such circumstances.

A close-knit Nova Scotia community is mourning the loss of a volunteer firefighter who died after suffering a medical episode while battling a wildfire in Annapolis County.

Francis H., a 58-year-old volunteer firefighter, is accused of murdering his wife's lover in Bordeaux after spying on her double life, with prosecutors claiming he 'did everything to commit the perfect crime'.

A forest firefighting vehicle belonging to the Figueira da Foz Volunteer Firefighters overturned upon exiting its barracks while responding to a fire, resulting in five injuries.

Three individuals, including two volunteer firefighters, were hospitalized after being electrocuted when a barrier they were installing came into contact with a high-voltage power line.

Volunteer firefighters in Montenegro report being significantly more organized, equipped, and educated for the upcoming fire season, building on their past efforts as an informal group using basic tools to extinguish fires.

Volunteer firefighters in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, successfully conducted an exercise to assemble and test the effectiveness of mobile flood protection walls along the Polečnice River.

A local volunteer firefighter battling wildfires in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai was found dead on a mountain in Mae Rim district. He had gone missing from his group the night before.

Professional and volunteer firefighters are currently battling a forest fire located between Vysoká nad Kysucou and Veľké Rovné in Slovakia.

A volunteer firefighter is feared to have drowned after falling into a lake along Jalan Lahat Mines in Ipoh during a training exercise.

A volunteer firefighter was stabbed without apparent motive in Fontan, Alpes-Maritimes, France, while on duty. Police have opened an investigation for attempted homicide, and the attacker remains at large.

A man wanted in Pennsylvania for setting his house on fire while attempting to kill spiders was later arrested in New York City for a hit-and-run incident. Volunteer firefighters spent hours battling the blaze in Pennsylvania.

Volunteer firefighters in New Zealand are renewing calls for the government to provide mental health coverage through ACC, citing the trauma experienced by volunteers, highlighted by the Mt Maunganui tragedy.

Volunteer firefighters returning from an intervention on the A1 highway were involved in an accident when their vehicle was hit by a truck. No one was injured, but both vehicles sustained significant damage.

Volunteer firefighters in Bohdaneč, Czech Republic, lost their garage and a newly acquired fire tanker, along with equipment, in a fire. They are now seeking to replace the lost equipment.

A volunteer firefighter in Halkidiki, Greece, described the harrowing experience of battling wildfires as the 'worst day of my life,' recounting how the flames pursued them.

A car fire broke out early Thursday morning at a family home in Trstice, Slovakia, with local volunteer firefighters battling the flames before professional units arrived. The fire also damaged a second vehicle, incurring significant total damages.

As wildfires rage across Serbia, citizens, volunteer firefighters, and professional rescue workers are struggling to contain the blazes with often insufficient equipment, highlighting a lack of state support.

Volunteer firefighters and city officials in Olomouc, Czech Republic, have tested new lightweight, reusable plastic flood barriers designed for quick assembly.

A wildfire has erupted near Noszlop, Hungary, consuming ten hectares of grass and wooded-bushy areas. Volunteer firefighters are actively working to extinguish the blaze.

A night fire at a farm building near Kúty, Slovakia, caused an estimated 20,000 euros in damage, requiring the intervention of volunteer firefighters.

A volunteer firefighter in Vilia tragically lost his own home to a fire while he was actively engaged in saving the houses and properties of others, highlighting a bitter irony.

A forest fire has engulfed 15 hectares in the Visegrád Mountains, Hungary. Professional and volunteer firefighters from multiple settlements, along with the Pest County Search and Rescue Service, have been deployed to the scene.

A volunteer firefighter in Ávila, Spain, acknowledges climate change's role in the ongoing wildfires but points to other significant factors in their management and spread.

An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter from Krašić, Croatia, has passed away, with her fire department mourning her loss and remembering her kindness.

Firefighters have contained two wildfires burning southeast of Paris in the Fontainebleau forest, with investigators now focusing on how they started and five people arrested on suspicion of arson, including a volunteer firefighter.

Six individuals, including a volunteer firefighter, have been arrested in connection with the recent forest fires in France, specifically in the Fontainebleau area. Authorities are investigating their involvement in the blazes.

Six individuals have been taken into custody on suspicion of causing accidental or deliberate fires in the Fontainebleau forest. One of the suspects, a volunteer firefighter, has reportedly confessed to the acts.

The commander of the Tivat Volunteer Fire Department offered assistance, a message that the Croatian Volunteer Firefighters' Community decided to share with citizens and the public in Croatia.

A Belgian volunteer firefighter, Grégory De Ridder, has been battling intense wildfires in France, reporting only eight hours of sleep over five days amidst the challenging conditions.

The current fire station in Planá nad Lužnicí is inadequate for local volunteer firefighters, lacking space for equipment and proper accommodation, prompting the town to plan for a new facility.

A bell manufactured in 1918, previously located in an old chapel, is set to return to the volunteer firefighters in Těrlicko-Hradiště, Czech Republic, after being rediscovered in a local evangelical school building.

Volunteer firefighters in Orlické Záhoří have acquired a new specialized water tanker, costing 14.5 million Czech crowns, to transport more water to fires in challenging mountainous terrain.

The Popular Saints festival in Guarda, Portugal, is set to begin on Thursday at the volunteer firefighters' headquarters, promising a moment of conviviality and celebration of traditions across 12 neighborhoods.

A forest fire has broken out in the mountainous terrain near the village of Štiavnik in northern Slovakia. Professional and volunteer firefighters are on site battling the blaze.

A recreational fisherman has died on Praia das Maçãs beach in the municipality of Sintra, Lisbon district. His death was declared at the scene, and his body was recovered by the volunteer firefighters' vertical rescue team.

Volunteer firefighters in Corvo, Azores, are set to begin training 22 new members, aged between 17 and 42, with the program running until July 31.

Volunteer firefighters in Mohelnice, Czech Republic, have moved their equipment to allow for the start of reconstruction work on their fire station, a project the mayor expects to be superior to professional standards.

A significant fire erupted at a waste landfill near Zlaté Moravce, Slovakia, prompting a large-scale response from professional and volunteer firefighters across multiple districts.

A shed next to a pallet warehouse is on fire in Golianovo near Nitra, Slovakia, emitting thick black smoke, with professional and volunteer firefighters and police responding to the scene.

Firefighting departments in some US states are closing due to a lack of volunteers, with New York state reporting the lowest number of volunteer firefighters in 40 years.

Sixteen units of professional and volunteer firefighters are battling a forest fire near Rajnochovice in the Kroměříž region of the Czech Republic. Strong winds are complicating their efforts as the fire rapidly spread across approximately one hectare of young forest.

Volunteer fire brigades in the Zlín Region respond to approximately one-third of all fire incidents, proving indispensable for the fire department, especially in clearing fallen trees and managing adverse weather consequences.

Volunteer firefighters from Figueira da Foz collected the largest quantity of equipment, over 3,000 tons, and will receive a light fire-fighting vehicle worth 72,500 euros as a prize from Electrão.

Volunteer firefighters from Koterov, Plzeň, have a new modern fire station, created by converting a warehouse. The new facility can accommodate all their equipment and replaces the original historic station.

The Volunteer Firefighters of Oleiros, Portugal, are set to receive two new rural firefighting vehicles, acquired through a successful application to the Centro 2030 program.

Volunteer firefighters in Velké Chvojno in the Ústí Region, Hora Svaté Kateřiny in the Most Region, or Čížkovice in the Litoměřice Region are planning to repair and modernize their fire stations this year. One will be built in Droužkovice in the

A night fire in the village of Veľké Kozmálovce, Slovakia, spread from an outbuilding to the roof and attic of a family home. Professional and volunteer firefighters were involved in extinguishing the blaze.

Volunteer firefighters in the Czech Republic have collected more than 2500 tons of electronic waste from towns and villages since the beginning of the year as part of the "Recycle with Firefighters" project.

Following the massive Saumos wildfire, applications to become volunteer firefighters have significantly increased in Gironde, with nearly 470 new candidacies recorded since July 23.

Volunteer firefighters and municipal police in Přerov, Czech Republic, will move into a newly renovated former professional fire station next spring, an investment made possible by the city acquiring the building from the state.

A large waste dump fire occurred in Bajtava near Nové Zámky, Slovakia, requiring 30 professional and volunteer firefighters to extinguish it. No injuries were reported.

The Federation of Cypriot Organisations of America has donated approximately €30,000 to purchase protective gear for volunteer firefighters serving communities affected by wildfires in the Limassol mountains.

A forest fire has broken out in the village of Radzovce, Slovakia, with 40 professional and volunteer firefighters currently on site. Authorities have indicated that updates on the incident will be provided.

The prefect of Loire-Atlantique, France, has appealed to employers to be more flexible in releasing volunteer firefighters for operational duties, citing a shortage of personnel. The prefecture identified 2,944 employers with at least one volunteer firefighter.

A volunteer firefighter recounted the 'apocalyptic' scenes during the Biscarrosse fire in the Landes region of France, which led to the evacuation of thousands before being contained by over 500 firefighters.

Two 18-year-old men, one a volunteer firefighter and the other a law student, have been charged and placed in provisional detention in connection with two separate fires in Fontainebleau. They are being prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the arsons.

A volunteer firefighter is suspected of deliberately starting a devastating forest fire in France. Authorities are investigating the individual in connection with the widespread blaze.

Two 18-year-old suspects, a student and a volunteer firefighter, who confessed to deliberately starting the Fontainebleau forest fire, have been presented to a judge. Prosecutors are seeking their provisional detention, following earlier reports of a firefighter's confession and six arrests in connection with the blaze.

A volunteer firefighter has confessed to intentionally starting a large fire in the Fontainebleau forest, located south of Paris. The admission comes after an investigation into the significant blaze.

A volunteer firefighter from the UCV Fire Department shares their personal logbook detailing experiences during the earthquakes that occurred on June 24. The account provides a firsthand perspective of the emergency response.

Volunteer firefighters in France, who constitute 80% of the force, are voicing their persistent fatigue and a perceived lack of recognition, especially during the demanding summer fire season.

France is experiencing an intensifying heatwave, leading to widespread wildfires that have burned 78,000 acres. A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter lost his life while combating a blaze, as high temperatures spread across the country.

Due to high care costs in Luxembourg, a 59-year-old woman, a resident for over 20 years, is being transported by volunteer firefighters from her home community to Portugal to spend her retirement.

A dentist, tax advisor, and butcher are among the volunteer firefighters who respond immediately to 112 calls in the Netherlands.

Professional and volunteer firefighters responded to a house fire in Malčice, Michalovce district, where the basement was engulfed in flames, causing heavy smoke throughout the building and lightly injuring a minor.

A paging error resulted in 6500 text messages about old, non-existent emergencies being sent to volunteer firefighters, causing some to respond to false alarms.

A 58-year-old volunteer firefighter in Bordeaux has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for ambushing, killing, and burning his wife's lover.

Two incidents in Opole and Lower Silesia, Poland, involved individuals allegedly setting fires and then participating in extinguishing them. In Jastrzygowice, a 41-year-old volunteer firefighter is suspected of burning down a farm building and tractor before joining the efforts to put out the blaze.

The České Švýcarsko National Park in the Czech Republic is showing signs of natural recovery after a recent wildfire, with park administration and volunteer firefighters monitoring the area. The article highlights nature's ancient ability to cope with fire aftermath.

Three units of volunteer firefighters from Ústí nad Orlicí trained for safe driving in adverse conditions at a polygon in Vysoké Mýto, a rare opportunity for volunteer corps compared to their professional counterparts.

A forest fire broke out in the rocky terrain of Ľubochňa, within the Veľká Fatra National Park in Slovakia, reaching the highest level of protection. Professional and volunteer firefighters, aided by modern technology, are battling the blaze.

The Prague district of Cholupice will construct a new fire station for volunteer firefighters and dozens of children, costing over 55 million CZK, with completion expected by next summer.

Municipal councils in the Azores are exploring a new monthly municipal civil protection tax per household to boost funding for volunteer firefighters and improve their salaries.

Volunteer firefighters from 'Dalmacija' Dugi Rat released photos of a passenger ship that caught fire in the port of Bajnice near Omiš on Tuesday evening.

Portugal's budget for combating fires has been raised to 50 million euros, including an additional six million euros for 2025. The daily compensation for volunteer firefighters will increase by nine euros, and the number of aerial assets for the summer will rise to 81.

Wives of volunteer firefighters, Amy van Zwanenberg and Lucy Stevens, gave evidence at a coronial inquest into the deaths that occurred during Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand.

Volunteer firefighters responded to a car fire, only to find that witnesses had already extinguished the flames using snow.

A coronial inquest is investigating the deaths of volunteer firefighters after they were critically injured in a landslip.