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In many small towns, volunteer fire brigades remain the primary line of defence against fires, responding to emergencies without full-time paid staff. Members typically hold other jobs and carry pagers or use mobile apps that alert them the moment a call comes in, prompting them to drop what they are doing and race to the station. Training is rigorous despite the unpaid status, often including regular drills in structural firefighting, vehicle extraction, and wildfire containment, since volunteers may face the same dangers as career firefighters. Funding usually comes from a mix of local government grants, community fundraising events, and sometimes national grant schemes aimed at rural emergency services. Recruitment has become harder in recent decades as commuting distances lengthen, leaving fewer residents available to respond during working hours, a gap some brigades address by partnering with neighbouring towns for mutual aid.

Which TWO statements are supported by the passage? (select all that apply)

Volunteer firefighters generally receive the same salary as career firefighters.Volunteer brigades sometimes rely on mutual aid partnerships with neighbouring towns.Training for volunteers is described as rigorous, covering multiple skill areas.Funding for volunteer brigades comes exclusively from national government schemes.Recruitment has become easier as more residents work close to home.