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A slow but steady decline in volunteers is catching up with America’s small-town and rural fire departments. Some solutions – like better funding, a different volunteer structure, and more publicity
All photos by Peter Crabtree At midafternoon the first alarm flagged a fast-burning brush fire in one of the most remote corners of southern Vermont. By
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Fire and EMS response has changed over the years, with a record number of calls for help but fewer firefighters hopping on trucks. That has departments across the state working to figure out how to get more people to join.
The Shelburne Fire Department is opening its doors at 5380 Shelburne Road to members of the community on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a recruitment
The Stowe Fire Department is looking to expand its ranks and will hold an open house next week to give would-be firefighters a chance to visit with the fire department