Ohio's Volunteer Firefighters in Crisis | Dayton News

Across Ohio, volunteer firefighters—often unpaid heroes—are vanishing, leaving communities vulnerable. In Maplewood, dwindling crews face back-to-back emergencies, while statewide, 70% of fire departments rely on volunteers. Stories like a father and son duo, driven by duty and legacy, underscore the personal sacrifices behind the scenes. Officials scramble for solutions as the reliance on unpaid service grows harder to sustain. Want to help? Your local volunteer fire department needs you—find out how you can step up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/ohio-faces-critical-shortage-of-volunteer-firefighters/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc2fd3f6e49c8fff Report issues to [email protected].