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Fresh incentives for new first responder volunteers in NJ
Clip: 1/5/2023 | 4m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
'We don’t have enough volunteers'
Volunteer first responders can truly be a lifeline in the community. But local leaders say it’s gotten harder to recruit members over the years — especially with the cost of living rising to unprecedented levels. A new proposal moving through Trenton would offer a pretty sweet incentive for new volunteers – lower or no property-tax bills.
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NJ Spotlight News
Fresh incentives for new first responder volunteers in NJ
Clip: 1/5/2023 | 4m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
Volunteer first responders can truly be a lifeline in the community. But local leaders say it’s gotten harder to recruit members over the years — especially with the cost of living rising to unprecedented levels. A new proposal moving through Trenton would offer a pretty sweet incentive for new volunteers – lower or no property-tax bills.
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