Steady decline in volunteer firefighting prompts increased recruiting efforts in Marshall County

Steady decline in volunteer firefighting prompts increased recruiting efforts in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Volunteer firefighters are often known as the backbone of fire protection for their communities, especially in rural areas and small towns. Across the nation, there has been a steady decline in this service for a variety of reasons including time constraints and increased demands in training. Here locally, Marshall County is home to 14 fire departments, and all except for one [...]