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Volunteer firefighter shortage drives push for legislative changes: Should they be paid?

Volunteer fire service leaders across New York are urging lawmakers to take action as departments face a steep decline in ...

South Connellsville council votes to shut down local volunteer fire company

A local volunteer fire company is no longer allowed to respond to 911 calls.

Volunteer firefighters in NY push to be paid: Here’s how it might work

Proponents say paying firefighters would help departments get more people to volunteer. Firefighters to rally in East ...

Volunteer firefighter ranks hit 40-year low in NYS — as the situation grows dire on Long Island: ‘It’s very disturbing’

They’re burnt out. The number of volunteer firefighters across New York state has plummeted to a “disturbing” 40-year low — ...

Wallace reorganizes volunteer fire department following staffing concerns

The Town of Wallace says it is reorganizing its fire department, appointing a new fire chief and assistant chief at an emergency town council meeting on Monday.
North Country Public Radio

How can New York get more people to volunteer for firefighting and EMS?

Since the early 2000s, there has been a significant decline in the number of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in New ...
Norwich Bulletin

Why did four volunteer fire Departments opt out of Sunday's parade?

Norwich's volunteer fire departments have a strong tradition of marching in the St. Patrick's parade. Here's why they are ...