Volunteer firefighters fill countless roles in rural communities, so why are their numbers shrinking?
Can volunteerism sustain Canada's emergency response systems in the face of climate change?
Why It Matters
More than 70 per cent of Canadian firefighters are classified as volunteers, but thousands have hung up their turnout gear in recent years. New recruitment strategies and better funding could help turn the tide.
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