Friends of Swansea Volunteer FD

06/24/2026

Our Swansea Fire Dept is always looking for community members to serve alongside us. Consider providing a valuable service to your family, friends, and neighbors. Want to learn more? Stop by our recruiting and information set up during our community celebration of 100 years of service by our volunteer firefighters at the Veterans Park July 10-12. We look forward to seeing you there.

Volunteer fire departments face growing demands, but sustaining members takes more than training, equipment, and funding.

A new article explores the HERO Framework — Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism — and how these psychological resources can help strengthen engagement, support wellbeing, and improve retention within volunteer fire departments.

Learn how small, intentional leadership actions can help build stronger, more sustainable departments from the inside out.

Read the article: https://buff.ly/x01HaaB

06/22/2026

Severe weather can happen fast & every area may face different risks. Know what hazards are in the forecast where you live - whether it’s tornadoes, flooding, damaging winds or hail. Make a plan, prepare your emergency kit & have multiple ways to receive alerts.

06/21/2026

06/17/2026

Enjoy the events and remember to follow event staff instructions designed to keep everyone safe. This includes at watch parties and other large gatherings for these events.

06/14/2026

🚒💪 Taking care of yourself is part of staying ready for the next call.

comes with higher risks, including:

🔥 Heart disease
🧠 Behavioral health challenges
🧬 Cancer linked to toxic exposure
🛏️ Sleep disruption from shift work

Here are some steps you can take for to keep you active and healthy.

✔️ Schedule a full physical
✔️ Talk with your doctor about occupational risks
✔️ Put your mental health first. If you need support, you’re not alone.
✔️ Strengthen decon and hygiene practices
✔️ Support healthier habits within your crew

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06/14/2026

Come enjoy this activity during our Swansea Fire Dept 100th Anniversary Celebration next month. Open and free to participants of all ages and fitness levels.