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Community fire departments struggle with dropping ranks

by: Racquel Asa (Reporter/Photographer)

(NCC News)-- Volunteer fire departments across the country are feeling the pinch as fewer and fewer people are finding time to volunteer.

That creates a big problem for communities since three in every four firefightersare volunteers.

Central New York is no exception and neither is the DeWitt Fire Department. DeWitt used to solely rely on volunteers until the 70’s when volunteer levels dropped so low they had to hire several career firefighters to fill the gap.

Over the years, the levels have continued to drop and taxpayers may have to foot the bill for more firefighters if volunteer levels don’t pick up.

“Ultimately it's going to make many of these areas decide that they are going to have to pay for this service because there will be no one there,” said DeWitt Fire Chief Jeffrey Cardinali.

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