Review finds aging apparatus, volunteer decline and funding disparities; recommends regional options for Forsyth County fire system A county‑commissioned fire‑system study summarized to the board found 33 large apparatus at or older than 20 years, a steady drop in volunteer numbers, and funding disparities across jurisdictions. Recommendations include overlay funding for capital, regionalized coverage options and shared purchasing to improve equity and sustainability.

Forsyth County's fire system faces a looming crisis with aging equipment, dwindling volunteers, and funding gaps, prompting bold recommendations for a sustainable future.

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