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• Lawmakers introduce legislation in support of volunteer firefighters

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  The bills would enhance communities’ ability to recruit and retain volunteer responders

• Aspiring male firefighter claims bias in female recruitment policy

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  An equal opportunity recruitment policy was introduced after the department found that there were six female firefighters among 300 males

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  Watch: Rapping firefighters' parody recruitment video goes viral

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  The video, featuring firefighters rapping and rolling hoses, has been viewed more than 318,000 times

• Boston Fire Dept. swears in all-military veteran recruit class

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  The newest firefighters served as either soldiers, Marines, sailors or airmen

• Officials: Number of SC volunteer firefighters fading

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  There are 35 volunteers today, down from 145 five years ago and 220 in 2010

• Struggling Calif. fire department down to 4 volunteers

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  Fewer residents are willing or able to commit to the rigorous training and unpredictable time demands

• Former MMA fighter training to become SD firefighter

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  Jonny Knutson, 28, who competed in the 155-pound lightweight division, said he wants to serve his community

• Minn. fire dept. struggles to recruit firefighters

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  The Austin Fire Department is in need of three to six more firefighters as it faces pending retirements, and others are out on medical leave

• Ohio fire union criticizes lowering of firefighter exam passing grade

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  The city said the new passing grade will help expand its pool of potential candidates

• Camp empowers, inspires girls to pursue fire, EMS careers

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  The two-day free event, led by female firefighters, taught girls how to use a fire hose, climb a ladder and how to perform CPR

• Firefighting a family affair for Texas father-daughter duo

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  Firefighter Verle Pearce said he's excited to pass the torch on to his daughter

• Va. fire, EMS dept. seeks to hire younger recruits

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  Eighteen-year-olds will be eligible to apply if they have a driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED

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  Roadmap for recruiting diverse firefighters

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  It takes more planning, effort and money, but progressive recruiting builds solid firefighter candidates from a diverse pool

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  Son of firefighter killed on Sept. 11 joins FDNY

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  Aric Tegtmeier said he was inspired by his father’s sacrifice and wanted to continue his legacy

• Marine, former NFL player join Fla. fire department

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  Clint Mitchell said he joined the department because he wants to help others; Antonio Apolinar said he wants to make his daughter proud

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