Volunteers under pressure
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Tomorrow is International Volunteers Day, but there is mounting pressure on volunteers, particularly those in regional areas. Some firefighters in the Country Fire Service are considering not responding to fires on government land due to rises in an emergency services levy. Volunteer firefighters are also battling recruitment and other costs to continue their invaluable service.
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