Saving the Volunteer Fire Department

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Learn how one fire department uses a
live-in program

Fire Engineering

On this week’s Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with guests Robert “R.J.” James and Chris Hinde of the Rockville (MD) Volunteer Fire Department about the status of volunteer fire departments.

They are joined by Bobby Halton to discuss Rockville’s live-in program and how such initiatives can improve recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.

Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Live-In Program

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