Proposed OSHA Standards Could Put Strains on Volunteer Fire Departments

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In new standards being proposed by OSHA, volunteer fire departments would have to follow new regulations, explains State Representative of the 71st District, Dan Swanson:

Representative Swanson informs the Colona Fire Chief John Swan brought this to his attention during a press conference expressing his concerns, stating these rules could cost the department an additional $60,000 per year.

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