The Future of Fire Services: Addressing the Volunteer and Staffing Crisis

Fire departments in the Northeast are increasingly challenged by declining volunteer numbers, outdated governance models, and budget constraints coupled with rising equipment costs. Our white paper delves into these critical issues and proposes pathways forward. 

For more in-depth information or specific inquiries, please contact Paul Bishop.

Fire Services White paper: https://www.cgr.org/Future-of-Fire-Services-Whitepaper.pdf 
Informative video: https://www.cgr.org/fire-service-eval/
 

May 28, 2025 CGR Briefs Edition