The more full time stations the merrier, as they will hands down provide a better service to the community since the can GUARANTEE a crew, which regardless of all the rostering systems in the world, no volunteer or even retained service can do.
But, in a time when they are trying to cut costs everywhere i cannot imagine MFS areas being extended anywhere in the near future, although there are several areas that should be looked at.
Hot rumor i heard was the closure of one CFS stations deep in MFS area... that oughta get a bite!