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Volunteer fire departments
Coverage of Volunteer fire departments in the Nexus archive.
- Person found with fractured leg in Calfkiller River
A person with a compound fractured leg was rescued from the Calfkiller River by Sparta Rescue Squad and volunteer fire departments. Rescuers used a low-angle rope system to navigate challenging terrain before transporting the individual by helicopter to a regional trauma center.
- WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide
Rising fuel costs are straining volunteer fire departments nationwide, leading to budget cuts, slower recruitment, and hindered emergency responses. Fire Chief James Pollock highlights these challenges in explaining the impact on operations.