Eagle Country 99.3 By State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg), news release More than 80% of Indiana s firefighters work on a volunteer basis.
(Indianapolis, Ind.) - More than 80% of Indiana s firefighters work on a volunteer basis, with many of the state s rural communities depending entirely on them to respond to emergencies at all hours of the day. These Hoosier volunteers put their lives on the line to protect us and our property and do so without financial compensation while also managing full-time jobs and family. Unfortunately, the number of volunteer firefighters fell by 12% nationally over the last three decades, as reported by the National Fire Protection Agency. To help our communities recruit and retain volunteers, academic incentives are offered to volunteers who want to jumpstart or advance their careers.
GREENSBURG – More than 80% of Indiana’s firefighters work on a volunteer basis, with many of the state’s rural communities depending entirely on them to respond to emergencies at all