Scott Swanson
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is responding to double the calls it did 20 years ago, with fewer total personnel, due to a 40% decrease in volunteer numbers over that period, Fire Chief Nick Tyler told members of the Board of Directors last week.
Speaking at the board’s monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24, Tyler said ambulance and tax revenue, the district’s two main sources of income, are not keeping pace with growth…