Volunteer firefighters in Grand Bay are asking for help. They’re asking voters to approve an increase to their budget–it’s a budget that hasn’t seen any increase in nearly three decades. Whether it’s the aging air compressor to fill oxygen tanks, or this brush fire truck with leaky water storage, Grand Bay Fire Chief Grayling Christian says sometimes you forget about the fire department until the worst happens.
“They don’t ever think about the fire department until they see a truck going down the road or they need the fire department,” said fire chief Grayling Christian. The chief says dealing with aging hardware and other issues has created some difficulties.
“It puts a strain on firefighters when you’re trying to make sure your equipment is ready at all times,” said Christian.