Orangeburg Fire District relies on volunteers to cover 1,018 square miles. Limited staffing is addressed with part-time firefighter, but volunteers remain essential.
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ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Teddy Wolfe, director of the Orangeburg Fire District highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by volunteer fire departments, noting that 65% of fire departments nationwide, according to 2020 data, are entirely volunteer-based.
Volunteer fire departments face staffing challenges
