The Peebles Volunteer Fire Company is now among the top rescue operations in the state.
The Peebles VFC received state accreditation through the state’s Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition Program in September. This puts Peebles in the top tier of emergency rescue service that goes beyond just fire fighting, according to Dr. Tyler McCardell, a volunteer firefighter and medical officer at Peebles.
“We wanted to push ourselves to be the best. It’s something we strive to provide,” McCardell said.
Peebles meets all state Department of Health standards as part of the voluntary rescue service recognition program, according to the accreditation.
Though it wasn’t required to be accredited, Peebles felt the call to make the extra effort.