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a fire tax that ^ helps pay operating expenses of the fire and rescue squads the tax increase that would be required to support paid personnel would be substantial. I do not think that the majority can afford that tax increase, but if membership continues to decline we may have no choice. My hope is that doesn't hap- <■ pen.
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