In Ohio, 70% of the fire departments are staffed by volunteers.
However, volunteer fire departments are having to do more with less. This includes a shortage of volunteers.
We’ll look at the importance of volunteer fire departments to communities.
We’ll also learn what’s being done locally and nationally to address the volunteer firefighter shortage.
Guests:
- Steve Hirsch, Chair and KS director on the National Volunteer Fire Council
- Kevin Reardon, Ohio State Fire Marshal
- John Finley, Chief of Malta & McConnelsville Volunteer Fire Dept./Chair of the Ohio State Fire Council
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