Dickinson Fire in need of more volunteer firefighters
Dickinson Fire Chief Jeremy Presnell provided a monthly report of the calls for service for May, and also touches on some of the challenges fire personnel faced such as call volume, response time and how volunteer numbers are decreasing within the department. 5:06 pm, Jun. 3, 2021 ×
The Dickinson Fire Department is currently looking for more volunteers to add to its team. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
Firefighters serve a physically, mentally and emotionally challenging role in the community, owed in part to the time consuming commitment required to be a part of a team effort aimed at saving lives. Since the birth of the fire service, societies have held firefighters in high esteem and as such flocks of young men and women have clamored to their ranks. However, across the nation volunteerism in the fire service is diminishing and Dickinson is no exception.