(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Brynn Robeson, a firefighter with Lander Rural Battalion 3 of the Fremont County Fire Protection District.
Robeson discusses a number of topics, including the ongoing need for volunteer firefighters.
Robeson, who has served with Lander Rural Fire for more than six years, says more than 80% of fire departments nationwide are staffed by volunteers, including nearly 89% in Wyoming, and that volunteer firefighter numbers have dropped by 23% over the past 15 years while fire department calls have more than doubled since 2000.
(For those interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, Robeson encouraged residents to contact their local department. In Dubois, prospective volunteers can reach Chief Mike Franchini at 307-450-7625. Those interested in Lander City Fire can call 307-332-2209. Anyone interested in joining the Fremont County Fire Protection District, which includes all 13 rural battalions, can call 307-857-3030 and ask for Kayla or Hannah. In the Riverton area, residents can call 307-856-8248, choose option 1, and speak with Amy. Jeffrey City Fire Chief Vern Redland can be reached at 307-797-6260. Robeson also offered to answer questions directly at 307-340-1404. Additional information is available at fremontcountyfire.com or through the various departments’ Facebook pages.)
Additionally, Robeson breaks down what becoming a volunteer firefighter entails, including some of the misconceptions he hears from community members, chats about the unprecedented dry conditions we have been experiencing this fire season, and offers tips for residents on fire mitigation.
Check out the full interview with Robeson below!
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