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Mike Kitsock never thought he’d still be fighting fires as a sexagenarian.But such is life for Kitsock, 66, in a land where volunteer ranks have dwindled…
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Firefighting is a dangerous job — it’s also an enormously expensive one. Individual gear, breathing apparatuses and even the tires for a fire truck can…
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In Pennsylvania, unless you live in a big city like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg or Erie, your fire department is almost certainly made up of…
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In the 1970s, Pennsylvania had 300,000 volunteer firefighters, according to the State Fire Commissioner. That number has dropped to about 50,000, leaving…
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Area representatives are supporting a bill that would waive background check fees for paid and volunteer firefighters and emergency response personnel.…
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The idea of volunteer fire departments originated in Pennsylvania and it's certainly a hallmark of the state: around 90 percent of Pa.'s fire departments…