Violence At Places Of Worship, Volunteer Fire Fighting Forces Struggling In Numbers

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Volunteer firefighting departments across the United States have experienced a decline in the number of volunteer firefighters. We talk about what may be contributing to the short numbers and what this could mean for towns across the nation, particularly rural areas. We also discuss the recent string of violence at places of worship around the world.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Wayne Thompson Guest
  • Guy Russ Guest
  • Katherine Barrett Guest
  • Nate Melby Guest