Volunteer fire departments battle soaring gas prices

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas Many local fire departments in rural areas -- like Buda and Bastrop -- put a heavy reliance on volunteers to staff their stations and trucks Tougher economic times, however, mean fewer ...

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Cheryl Lassiter

Austin, TX

I am the Director of the Volunteer Mobile Emergency Response Unit which is a rehab unit for police,fire and ems to use during long lasting incidents. We are feeling that crunch too with the gas prices also comes problems with finding volunteers who are willing to come work with us. If you would like to know more or would like to volunteer with us email us at director@rehabsector.org. You may also want to visit our website at www.rehabsector.org .

Estrella

Austin, TX

Our rural departments here in Caldwell County are struggling, too. Apparently they have asked the county to increase their contributions, and are battling with people stealing their trucks and joyriding. Please, if you can, support these guys - they do what they do for free, and depend on our financial contributions to protect us.

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