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Keegan Muldowney (left) waits for his turn on a vehicle fire drill held last summer in Keeseville (Photo courtesy of Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department)
Volunteer fire squads battle blazes and a shortage of recruits
Saranac Lake, NY, Apr 20, 2011 — Across the North Country, volunteer fire squads are struggling to find new recruits.
Departments face a lot of challenges. Many small towns have fewer and fewer young people.
Training demands have grown over the years.
As Chris Morris reports, the region's fire chiefs are organizing to try to rebuild the tradition of service. Go to full article
Departments face a lot of challenges. Many small towns have fewer and fewer young people.
Training demands have grown over the years.
As Chris Morris reports, the region's fire chiefs are organizing to try to rebuild the tradition of service. Go to full article
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