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Firefighter shortage crisis as emergency calls triple

America’s firefighter staffing crisis is worsening as volunteer numbers decline and emergency calls triple.
WHO: Career firefighter
WHAT: Described a firefighter staffing crisis with declining volunteer numbers and tripling emergency calls.
WHEN: May 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.

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