In 1984, about 19,000 volunteer firefighters staffed stations across the state; today, the numbers have decreased to just around 10,000. For many parts of the state, the loss of volunteer teams could have devastating impacts.
By the time he was 18, Chris LaDue had the definition for his perfect life. "If you ve ever seen the movie Lethal Weapon, you know Martin Riggs lives on the beach with his dog and his truck …