Where's the fire? Declining fire totals change nature of firefighter mission

Fires in America have declined more than 60 percent over the last four decades, even as the U.S. population has gone up more than 40 percent. This trend has turned firefighters into more emergency responders. What are the reasons for this trend and what does it mean for local governments that are struggling to hold down taxes while still providing the services residents expect?

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