Volunteers decline for fire department

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Volunteers decline for fire department

By Debra Friedman Staff Writer (Greenwich Times/Stamford Advocate)

11/02/2008

As the fire department continues to expand its stations, programs and equipment, officials said they are grappling with a declining number of volunteer firefighters in the area - an issue plaguing departments across the country.

"Nationwide, recruitment is an issue. Here in Greenwich it is more of an issue," said Fire Chief Peter Siecienski. "The pool of candidates is diminishing."

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