A new website dedicated to recruiting volunteers is just one way the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. is using a $441,600 federal grant aimed at earmarking funds directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighters to grow or sustain the number of trained individuals in their communities.
The website, shipbottomfirefighters.org, will remain active during the four-year drive and is for individuals who want to learn more about the fire company as well as seasonal and year-round opportunities to serve the local community.
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