Marion County commissioners heard from local firefighters at Monday’s meeting and how their task force scored high marks as part of a burn project at Quivira Boy Scout Ranch in Sedan.
Lester Kaiser, Lincolnville fire chief, said as volunteers they were graded on their performance with the highest marks given for attitude.
In addition, Erik Johnson, whose home unit is the Colorado River Fire Rescue stated the Marion County firefighters were prompt in arriving and in duty areas.
“The crew boss for the students advised me that the task force of personnel were engaged in their work. They integrated well with the crew and learned new techniques to improve their own response duties,” he said.
Johnson said: “I recommend the Marion County task force for future assignments and deployments. (It was) a pleasure to work with the staff.”
(Read more: Hillsboro Free Press)