康涅狄格的消防队员队伍自2017年以来 暴跌了62% 引发了公共安全担忧 Connecticut's firefighter ranks have plummeted 62% since 2017, sparking public safety fears.

康涅狄格州面临消防员严重短缺的问题,自2017年以来,志愿者人数下降了62%,这引起了公共安全问题。 Connecticut faces a severe shortage of firefighters, with volunteer numbers dropping by 62% since 2017, raising public safety concerns. 这一下降与低工资、密集劳动和健康风险有关,包括消防员的高癌症发病率。 The decline is linked to low pay, intensive work, and health risks, including a high rate of cancer among firefighters. 立法者正在考虑几项解决危机的法案,例如为癌症治疗提供资金,为招聘和留用人员提供奖励。 Lawmakers are considering several bills to address the crisis, such as funding cancer treatments and offering incentives for recruitment and retention. 州审计长的报告还建议接触青年妇女和女孩,以增加该行业的多样性。 The state comptroller's report also recommends reaching out to young women and girls to increase diversity in the profession.