Part V: Decline in applications a nationwide issue
âItâs a common problem, retaining enough trained firefighters for a paid on-call fire department. âFenton Township Fire Chief Ryan Volz shares stats on the townshipâs fire department, which covers approximately Fenton Townshipâs 36 square miles and the portion of Tyrone Township west of U.S. 23. Top officers: Capt. Stephen Haiser, 13 years Lt. Theresa Hajec, 24 years Lt. Michael Schwiuntek, 37 years Full time employees: One, the fire chief Number of paid on call employees: 17 Annual Budget: $630,000, which is generated each year with the fire assessment and the contra...
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