Posted in NY Post Volunteer firefighter ranks hit 40-year low in NYS — as the situation grows dire on Long Island: ‘It’s very disturbing’ March 3, 2026 “Response times are 10 to 15 minutes longer,” North Massapequa chief Joseph Ferrante told The Post. https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/us-news/volunteer-firefighter-ranks-hit-40-year-low-in-nys-as-the-situation-grows-dire-on-long-island/