Fully staffed for the first time in years, Petersburg firefighters get new gear

PETERSBURG, Va. — Petersburg firefighters are undergoing intensive hands-on training to accommodate a surge of new recruits, as the department has reached full staffing for the first time in years.

“We’re out here training today because we have a great problem,” said Battalion Chief A.G. Ross. “We have a bunch of new people with us.”

Captain Dan Macaluso highlighted recent significant changes in the department, including financial growth and budget increases…

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