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Over the past several years, I have seen a certain diminution in the level of fire protection that exists in a number of areas. I have seen this in communities of every size. I have seen this in career, and combination, as well as volunteer departments. Far too many appear to be taking a hit from their political and administrative leaders.
 
As an observer of the fire service scene, I have chosen to take a close look at the reasons why fire departments appear to take a disproportionate hit at budget

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In the never-changing environment of tight restrictions on spending, a department might consider proposing a public relations campaign and launching it, with approval from the appropriate authorities, before going public with a formal proposal for major changes such as extensive renovations or a new station.