The Endeavor Moundville Volunteer Fire Department hosted lawmakers and other local authorities to discuss how to better enforce the Move Over Law.
Nearly four years ago, Endeavor Moundville firefighter Larry Millard was hit and killed when responding to the scene of an accident.
Millard was a 34-year veteran of the department.
“We need to do what we can to remember him,” said Chief Mike Bourdeau. “We just want justice for Larry and for those who have been hit out on the highway.”
He says Millard’s death is a constant reminder of how dangerous their job can be.
“[My wife] doesn't worry when the pager goes off and we go to a building fire,” Bourdeau said. “When we go on the highway that’s when she really worries about my safety out there.”
Lake Delton Fire Chief Darren Jorgenson says they have close calls on a regular basis.
“It’s a day no firefighter or fire chief ever wants to deal with,” Jorgenson said.