North Carolina Firefighters Resign En Masse

    Jan. 26, 2006
    The Gaston Gazette reports that the department has lost 16 firefighters in the last 13 months

    The Gastonia Fire Department needs to hire several firefighters.

    Six employees just resigned to take jobs with other fire departments.

    The Gaston Gazette reports that the department has lost 16 firefighters in the last 13 months.

    Many say they left for higher salaries, better training and opportunities for advancement.

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