Fire departments across the state have struggled for years to find volunteer firefighters.That is especially true in West ...

Fire departments across the country are sounding the alarm — not over flames, but over a shortage of volunteer firefighters.

MONTREAT, N.C. — Buncombe County Officials says a firefighter is dead after an accident during a training exercise. Officials say the firefighter were with the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department.

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Despite the growth, the department has less than half of the staff needed to respond to the number of calls made.

One firefighter killed, two injured in training exercise crash, North Carolina officials say. All were members of same volunteer department in Buncombe County.

Blawnox has at least 25 active firefighters, according to department treasurer Diane Casile. She said the tax credit program may incentivize more people to volunteer as well as retain current members.

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Officials say the firefighter were with the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department. They say members of the department were training in Montreat when an accident involving an ATV occurred.

One firefighter killed, two injured in training exercise crash, North Carolina officials say. All were members of same volunteer department in Buncombe County.