There is a high demand for volunteer firefighters across all eight volunteer fire departments in Montgomery County.
“Every single volunteer fire department needs help,” said Waugh-Mount Meigs Volunteer Fire Department Lt .Brady Medley. “The state is in dire need for volunteer firefighters.”
Medley said summer is one of their peak seasons, but they are in need of help year-round.
“We run between 300 and 450 calls a year,” said Medley. “That’s a lot for a volunteer fire department. There are departments in other counties that run maybe 100 to 200 calls a year.” Medley said this is because their station responds to all kinds of emergencies from house fires to car accidents, medical emergencies, and other specialized rescues.