NEW PSA CAMPAIGN AIMS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER SHORTAGE AND RECRUIT PERSONNEL

Richmond, VA: October 18, 2021: The volunteer fire service has been experiencing a gradual decline in personnel across the country. Since 1985, national statistics have shown an approximate 10% decline in volunteer firefighters. According to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the total number of volunteers in 1985 was 884,600 compared to approximately 682,000