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'We need help': Hawley Volunteer Fire Department seeking more volunteers
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ava Davis , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The department has been serving Hawley since 1966 and currently has 12 volunteers.
The Hawley Volunteer Fire Department is facing a shortage of firefighters and is seeking more volunteers from the community. The department has been serving Hawley since 1966 and currently has 12 volunteers. To address the shortage, the department needs to add more members to its team.
It is reported that around eight more volunteers are needed to ensure the department can operate effectively. Further details about the volunteer opportunities and the department's needs can be found through local news sources, including KTAB/KRBC.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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