A group of volunteer firefighters have been sleeping in the Barren River Volunteer Fire Department firehall so that they are at the ready to respond to emergencies.
They don’t get paid a dime. It’s all in the name of public service to their community.
EMS, fire, and police personnel have all been placing their own safety aside to serve others during the winter weather. The Barren River Volunteer Fire Department Captain Brad Frogge said his crew is willing to do what is needed because they truly care about the community.
“They’ve got families. They’ve got kids. Jobs have been closed so that gives us extra opportunity to staff down here. But for the guys to take the time to come down to the station and actually staff being away from their families, being away from their kids, from their loved ones, it shows a true dedication and definitely makes you feel proud to have them as part of your fire department,” said Frogge.