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Number of Volunteer Firefighters Continues to Grow in Oklahoma

Nearly 500 new volunteer firefighters have joined Oklahoma rural fire departments in the four years after legislation passed that eliminated the age limit for new volunteers. Oklahoma House Majority Leader Mike Sanders (R-Kingfisher), who sponsored the legislation, has announced that …

Oklahoma Sees Increase in Number of Volunteer Firefighters

Almost 300 new volunteer firefighters have joined rural fire departments in three years after state lawmakers eliminated the age limit for new volunteers, according to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House Bill 2005, authored by Rep. Mike Sanders and Sen. …

Oklahoma Sees Increase in Number of Volunteer Firefighters

Almost 200 new volunteer firefighters have joined rural fire departments in Oklahoma two years after successful legislation eliminated the age limit for new volunteers, according to state lawmakers. House Bill 2005, authored by Rep. Mike Sanders and Sen. AJ Griffin, …