Botetourt County launches pay-per-call incentive program for volunteer firefighters
Read full article: Botetourt County launches pay-per-call incentive program for volunteer firefightersAs volunteer fire departments across the country grapple with staffing shortages, Botetourt County is rolling out a new incentive program aimed at attracting and retaining more volunteer firefighters.
Hops for Hops fundraiser: Community gathers to support local hero
Read full article: Hops for Hops fundraiser: Community gathers to support local heroThe Bedford community is set to come together on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, for the โHops for Hopsโ fundraiser, an event dedicated to supporting local firefighter Matt โHopsโ Scott in his fight against kidney cancer.
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โIt was like God orchestrated everythingโ: Local firefighter honored for lifesaving action in church
Read full article: โIt was like God orchestrated everythingโ: Local firefighter honored for lifesaving action in churchBut one Roanoke City firefighter was at the right place at the right time on a Sunday morning. Kenny Barton will receive the Firefighter hero award at the annual Celebration of Heroes breakfast. When the call for help comes in, Barton jumps in the fire truck and is ready to go. One Sunday morning in January at Lakeside Baptist Church, Barton walked in late to find someone sitting in his normal seat. It was like God orchestrated everything, so I was thankful for everything and how it happened,โ Litton said.
