LANCASTER COUNTY — They serve because they care.
Always on call. A most appropriate phrase to define the volunteer firefighters of Lancaster County. The men and women who answer the call for help – at all hours of the day and night, every day of the week and even on holidays.
Becoming a firefighter is no simple task. It is very time-consuming. It takes about 18 months of training to become a certified firefighter. There are required meetings and training updates each month. No predictable hours. No pay.
So, why do they do it? There is one constant – because they care. (more…)
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- Volunteer FD Struggles with Manpower Issues – September 1, 2010
- SLED Called in to Investigate Church Fire – October 24, 2011
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