Community in Southern California creates volunteer fire department. Because of the destructive fires in California of late people are feeling like they can do more to help. We already have a shortage of firefighters nationally and 911 services are stretched thin. Having volunteer firefighters helps limit the cost and provides resources that support full service responders by taking less critical calls. They also can help with these larger forest fires. These guys/gals are doing things most would not have taken the time. I commend them and encourage others to get involved.
Bell Canyon Vol. Fire Department Webpage
Bell Canyon Vol. Fire Department Instagram
If your interested in some research on the volunteer firefighters and some of the challenges you face you can peruse A phenomenological study: The lived experience of volunteer firefighters staying or leaving their departments
As a side note I also volunteer firefight in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and am looking for grants and things to keep our department up-to-date with equipment. They are a good group and very motivated. We are bucking the national trend of decline. If your interested in donating to our department please send me a message in the contact box to the right. It is tax deductible. Also, I'm sure Bell Canyon would be interested in some resources so that is two options to support. Their links are above.
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