Star News
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — The war in Iraq is taking an unusual toll on the city of Rocky Mount - specifically, on the ranks of its fire department.
More than one-fifth of the city’s firefighters are gone, most of them to jobs with contractors protecting military bases overseas.
“The service we provide hasn’t been compromised, but it’s a challenge, especially when you’re short-staffed,” acting Fire Chief Keith Harris said.
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