Feb 17, 2021
The Strength in Volunteer Firefighting in Toledo!
When we think about firefighters, the popular image comes from the movies: men and women in heavy gear going up ladders near tall buildings, multiple fire trucks pumping water to douse the flames. But in many parts of Belize, resources are tight and the rugged terrain can stretch already limited personnel and equipment. There is always a need for volunteers, brave people able to mobilize at a moment’s notice. Tonight, News Five’s Andrea Polanco heads south to find out how PG firefighters manage to protect this big district and why they are now trying to protect their volunteer firefighting program as well.