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WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide

Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.

Published April 13, 2026, 8:09 PM

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Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide

Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.

April 13, 2026

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WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide

Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide

Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.

April 13, 2026

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