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Lawmakers gave WV firefighters a one-time cash infusion Volunteer departments need a long-term solution

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Lawmakers gave W Va firefighters a one-time cash infusion Volunteer departments need a long-term solution

Despite conversations in Charleston, volunteer fire departments across the state are going underfunded. Here’s what that means for the boots on the ground.

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West Virginia s volunteer fire departments struggle without long-term funding

West Virginia lawmakers gave them a one-time $12 million infusion this summer, but the needs in rural communities are larger.

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Crisis situation: EMS report shows PTSD, suicide rate high for first responders

Firefighters are more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty.

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Report On First Responders Mental Health Issues Sparks Crisis Reaction - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Firefighters are more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty. First responder PTSD rates are triple the general population.

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