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Lack of volunteers closes Tenn. fire department

The department will officially close June 30; surrounding departments will cover their area

WKRN.com

CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. — The Two Rivers Fire Department in Cheatham County closed its doors Monday night after a 5-0 vote to disband the station.

The department has been facing a shortage of volunteers, partially due to state-required training two to three times a month, a commitment some volunteers can’t make.

They will not long respond to emergencies or take fire calls.

Full story: Two Rivers Fire Department officially closes its doors Monday