Emergency services
Frank Matis, director of Butler County emergency services, says HazMat crews, in addition to firefighter training, must also complete a 32-hour course and train monthly.
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President: Mark Lauer, chief of the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company
Volunteer fire companies: 36
Volunteer firefighters: 700
Training: 188 hours for state certification; 12 to 20 hours training each month
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Volunteer members: About 30
Training: 32-hour course
