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Small towns in N.J. feeling the crunch of nationwide volunteer firefighter shortage
Fire departments across the country are sounding the alarm — not over flames, but over a shortage of volunteer firefighters.
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Rural fire departments struggle to recruit volunteer firefighters
Fire departments across the state have struggled for years to find volunteer firefighters.That is especially true in West ...
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In report on rural fire district’s operations, consultant urges Douglas County leaders to increase full-time staffing
In a fire, when minutes matter, help in some parts of Douglas County may depend on whether a volunteer firefighter is ...
The Sudbury Star8d
City adds 34 firefighters to volunteer crews
More than 30 new volunteer firefighters will be joining their brothers and sisters on the frontlines in the coming months.
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Looking Back week of July 3
There was no three-alarm fire but volunteer firefighter turnout was high at the Tuesday selectmen meeting to discuss the ...
Kaukauna Community News2d
Three new recruits complete Kauakauna Fire Department training academy
KAUKAUNA — Three new recruits have recently completed their training academy with the Kaukauna Fire Department. Jeremy ...
Brooks’ bill to support firefighters and restore rescinded EMS grants almost law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks, R-50th, to strengthen Pennsylvania’s emergency response system by addressing the volunteer firefighter shortage and fixing recent problems with emergency ...