Comedian Steven Wright told a story about going to a 24-hour market. “When I got there, the guy was locking the front door. I said, ‘Hey, the sign says you’re open 24 hours. He said, ‘Yeah, but not in a row.’”
The Lowndes County Fire Department will apply for a federal Assistance to Firefighters grant to purchase a $500,000 tanker and pumper fire truck to replace one of the department’s older tanker vehicles.
“Perfect” wildfire conditions, driven by lack of rain, low humidity and wind, have compelled state and local officials to ask citizens to avoid any unnecessary outdoor burning for the foreseeable future.
It's a problem that is being felt across the state and in Lowndes County. Volunteer fire departments are struggling to find enough members to staff their departments.
Volunteer fire departments are struggling with recruiting and Lowndes County may need to consider paid firefighters in at least some areas, Fire Coordinator Neal Austin told the board of supervisors Monday morning.