A fire district in Clark County is asking for help to relieve their firefighters.
Clark County Fire District 6 is growing exponentially and Chief Kristan Maurer says they’re trying to keep up. Last year they responded to almost 12,000 calls in their 37-square-mile service area.
She said their call volume has gone up 33% in the last five years, and it’s taking a toll.
“Firefighters work a 24-hour shift, and in that 24-hour shift, depending on the station they’re at, it’s pretty uncommon for them to get any sort of long-term rest,” Maurer said. “So, we’re having people respond to calls that have a lack of sleep, they’re worn out and all of that decreases firefighter safety, it makes it a more dangerous place for them, it makes it more dangerous for the community.”