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ND Fire Departments Searching For More Volunteers

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(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota fire departments are struggling to find volunteers amid staffing shortages. Officials say that of North Dakota’s 357 fire departments, 334 are staffed with volunteers. However, departments are struggling to recruit and retain volunteers, leading to strained resources statewide. Officials are now asking interested North Dakotans to contact their local fire departments to inquire about available volunteer positions.