The Taylors Fire Department says text messaging is saving them money. The idea started when firemen started asking about using their cell phones instead of pagers when they are off-duty.
Starting last week, the department began sending texts when they want to request that off-duty firefighters report to a scene.
All but 6 or 7 firefighters turned in their pagers, and that means a savings of $345 a month and more than $4,000 a year.
Fire Chief Bobby Baker says requests for off-duty firefighters happen about 10 to 12 times a year.
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