Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of fire service, and Russia attacks Ukraine

Where We Live · Feb 25, 2022 · 49m

Reports Friday morning are Russian troops have entered the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital Kiev and it's being bombarded with missile strikes. Today, we talk to a Ukrainian American in Connecticut about Russia’s attack.

And later, 7 out of 10 fire departments nationwide are all volunteer. Here in Connecticut, 83 percent of firefighters fit that description. We hear from some of the volunteer firefighters in our state about how they’re grappling with a volunteer shortage.

We also hear how important workplace culture is when you are working for emergency services. Do you or…