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Long Island fire districts advocate for proposal to compensate volunteer firefighters

A plan to recruit new volunteer firefighters by providing them with compensation is being considered in Albany's ongoing budget negotiations

Rich Barrabi

Apr 21, 2026, 6:26 AM

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Advocates say they are hopeful that the bill will pass in the current legislative session. News 12's Rich Barrabi has more on the story.

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