ABC News – Australia
·australia
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With volunteer firefighters 'exhausted' innovation might help them stay
Australia's volunteer firefighter ranks are shrinking, with the NSW Rural Fire Service losing over 4,500 members since 2014. South Australia's service dropped around 950 members in a decade while facing increased incident demands. Cadet programs for ages 11–18 are reversing the trend by offering affordable community connection, with some graduates moving into operational roles.
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