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We are bringing you new developments about a serious problem we’ve reported on in several Minnesota communities: a firefighter shortage. Some departments have only half their normal number.
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As the Minnesota State Fire Marshal begins a statewide review of our firefighting capabilities, KSTP 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked: Is this a safety issue? What can the state do to turn this trend around?
“If you call 911, you expect somebody to show up. There will be a time where nobody’s here to show up,” said Chief Ben Froehlich of the Mapleton Community Fire Department.
He was talking about the growing shortage of volunteers. His department is set up for 32 firefighters, b...
