how to join the fire department

How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter

Communities all across the United States are in need of people to join their local Volunteer Fire Department.  A critical service, yet expensive to fund full time staffing, volunteer fire departments are experiencing a huge shortage of members.  It seems as though volunteering for a fire department has become less popular nationwide. Forgotten though are the benefits of joining a volunteer fire department. With today’s changing society and culture, we have forgotten the value of community service and helping your neighbors.  We tend to want to connect to people on social media from all around the world, but forget that we have wonderful people living right next door.

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