A Majority of Fire Departments Believe That if the Economic Crisis Continues, It Will Negatively Affect Their Ability to Serve Their Community
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Over Half Already Feel that Their Funding Is Insufficient, and Roughly a Quarter of Departments Say They Are Lacking Adequate Equipment and TrainingNew York, NY – Fire departments across the country face a variety of challenges – from budget cuts to staffing issues – and the current economic crisis in only exacerbating these problems, according to a new study conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The study, “Supporting Safer Communities: A National Firefighter Survey,” found that a majority of departments (56%) fear that if the economic crisis continues into next year, that it will negatively impact their ability to serve their community. Fortunately, though, only 17% of departments feel that the quality of service that they provide has declined due to the economy.Read Me Here!Want even more?i-Say newsBlog Archive
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