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A vital recruitment campaign is currently in progress in North Carolina, aiming to address the significant shortage of volunteer firefighters across the state, with a particular focus on departments and associations in Randolph County. The recruitment drive aligns with Fire Prevention Month in October, specifically Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 8-14. This year’s focus is on cooking safety, which is responsible for 51% of all home fires. Fire departments are committed to educating their communities about the importance of fire safety and prevention. New recruits are urgently needed as North Carolina has lost 4,963 volunteer firefighters since 2020. Given that…