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Volunteer Firefighters Get Paid to Respond Faster | Lexington News
Rowan County’s bold new experiment is paying two volunteer firefighters to live at the station—cutting response times from 10-15 minutes to just 5-10, saving lives and boosting training. Volunteers aren’t chasing paychecks; they’re committed to being ready when neighbors need them most. With all four departments on board, the county’s learning as it goes—but the results are already clear: faster help, more runs, and a stronger, more responsive volunteer force. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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