Busy Fire Departments Cope Wth Fewer Volunteers

Small fire departments field an increasing number of calls with less help.

By

MICHELLE SAN MIGUEL

April 14, 2010, 9:44 AM ET

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April 19, 2010— -- Nationwide, volunteer fire departments are responding to more calls but with fewer volunteers.

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