18 volunteer fire departments in Warren County Pennsylvania struggle to find recruits

 

Top headline:  BBC, 1/24/2024

Population and map:  Wikipedia

Bottom headline:  Warren Times Observer, 6/4/2025

Jeff Tome reports for the Times Observer:

What happens if you call 911, but no one is there to help? 

In some areas of Warren County, that scary scenario remains a distinct possibility. There are nineteen fire departments in Warren County and eighteen of them are run by volunteers. Those volunteer fire departments have long been the backbone of first responders in the county, but new volunteers are needed. 

“We really need the next generation to step up and help in the community,” said Paul Pascuzzi, Southwest Emergency Management coordinator. “From a government perspective, we rely on volunteers to man emergency services. Where will we be in ten years if there are no people stepping up into these positions to be available when people need help?”

A sample of the scenic beauty you'll find in Warren County PA

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