NC Departments Face Closure Without More Funding

Jan. 24, 2018
Nine volunteer fire departments in Person County say they need more money to remain open.

Nine volunteer fire departments have sent letters to Person County leaders seeking more money, saying if they don't receive the funds they may not be able to remain in operation.

The nine departments received around $670,000 to split for the fiscal year, but firefighters say they need an additional $500,000 to take care of basic needs.