Benny Westcott
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District has a shortage of volunteer firefighters.
“Historically, our numbers have been up to 60 volunteers on the roster, and we currently have 30,” Recruitment and Retention Officer Ryan Paul said, reporting a steady decline over the past five years.
Lower numbers, however, aren’t just a local problem.
“It’s definitely not unique to Sweet Home,” he said. “It’s kind of across the board everywhere. People’s work schedules…