The Good Old Days When the Fire Station was the Center of Small Communities

Today, most people have never had the need to call the fire department for a fire or EMS and most people don't personally know any firefighters.

The lack of good information many people have about their own fire departments is a big problem especially in underserved areas.

The LMRFD needs to reach out to the community, teach CPR. Teaching CPR/AED and first aid for free. Help people in this medically underserved area to learn skills to assist the firefighters.

People who participate in training at the local fire department usually come away with a greater appreciation of their firefighters and can become huge allies in future efforts to improve service

Explorer and volunteer programs are a great way to get teenagers, young adults, and even old folks involved in community service. These programs provide greater opportunities for local people to become involved with their fire department they're often great recruiting tools.

The fire station used to be where the guys hung out in small communities. Most were volunteer firefighters and others just friends who stopped by. The fire station doors were usually open and the firefighters friendly and inviting. The few times I've stopped by the fire station in Dolan when someone does crack the door open they look out like what do you want.