If you live in a rural area, then you probably know that some fire departments in local towns are built almost entirely of volunteer firemen. This is a great way for the town to save money, and they can actually double their savings by also purchasing used fire apparatus. While safety is definitely the most important factor at the end of the day, it wouldn’t hurt to also be able to save a few bucks in the process. If you are thinking about volunteering as a fireman in your local town, then there are a few facts that you need to know before you continue.
The first thing that you need to realize when you are a volunteer fireman is that you are not going to get the same pay as the actual firemen in your town. In fact, you aren’t going to get paid at all for your services. This is basically a way for you to give back to the community, and it helps the town tremendously because they (Read more....)
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