The Associated Preess
YORK, Neb. - Demands on volunteer firefighters are growing faster than the numbers of those willing to serve, leaving fire departments stretched thin.
“I can’t really tell you if our actual numbers have dropped dramatically from year to year,” said Kevin Stuhr, York fire chief. “But I can tell you that we need more people available for emergencies.”
There are 44 people listed on the roster of the York Fire Department. Thirteen are paid/career workers, six are under 18 years old and so have limited duties and five members are on leave. The department also has five people who provide services to the firefighters.
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