A few weeks ago, wildfires took out hundreds of acres of land in two areas of Ohiopyle State Park. For approximately 12 hours and initially facing dry and windy conditions, 74 crews from departments in Westmoreland and Fayette counties fought and ultimately extinguished the fires. No lives were lost, and no homes destroyed. To say we owe these men and women a great debt of gratitude is an understatement. What makes it even more amazing to me is the vast majority of the crews fighting these fires are VOLUNTEERS. Once again, they put their own lives in harmâs way to protect our communities. Without fail, they answer our calls for help. And now itâs time for us to answer theirs.