THE ALARM HAS BEEN RINGING for some time now in Pennsylvania: Our volunteer fire companies are facing a real crisis. As dwindling volunteers and escalating costs have put the crunch on fire companies, the future of the volunteer model is in jeopardy. To make sure it survives, everyone — from fire to municipal to state officials — are seeking creative solutions to save this vital public service.
Read the full article, written by Amy Bob and featuring an interview with Tony Sherr,
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