Rural Fire Protection: Problems and Solutions
Rural areas face rising fire protection costs as they seek to expand or form departments. Kanwaka Township plans a tax levy to fund a fire truck from surplus equipment, while McLouth relies on volunteers but struggles with ongoing funding. Fire losses in Kansas highlight the need for better rural coverage.
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Kanwaka
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Raymond Ice
Lawrence
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Randy Biswell
Kansas State University
Biswell
Kansas
McLouth
Cecil Luse
Luse
Sarcoxie
McLouth Department
Bud Moore
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