Many volunteer fire departments are thanking their communities on Thursday for their support in the wake of this week’s extreme fire conditions. Bucklin Fire Chief Cody Warden is one of many volunteer fire chiefs tipping his cap to local employers who allowed volunteers to take time off. When he was asked if his team could have survived without the community’s support, he simply replied, “Nope, we could not.” He said the love his team from Bucklin goes far beyond simply thank yous, pointing to how educators encourage local kids to become volunteer firefighters.
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