Matt Linton 

One of my biggest worries today is that decreasing job security and declining volunteerism are going to multiply one another in ways that severely undercut the fabric of our country. An early indicator: The diminishment of volunteer firefighting.

https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/nfpa-journal/2026/02/11/volunteer-fire-service-crisis

This trend is understandable. Who can afford to spend the time volunteering when the cost of living fast outpaces wage growth, and when job stability is low?

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Mar 25 at 5:51pmWeb
Show threadMatt Linton 4d ago
In times of stress & uncertainty, it's a smart move to circle the wagons & protect your family first. HOWEVER: I do believe that there are important parts of our culture that are built on people helping people, and doing so on a volunteer basis, and that those are being fast eroded. I wonder what the eventual impact of that all will be.