Rural Fire Council hosts "Frappe With A Firefighter" to recruit volunteers Alexie Aguayo and last updated 2021-03-14 21:33:42-04 HELENA â Firefighters have lined up their papers and ordered their coffee for a dayâs event of chatting with community members. For the Lewis & Clark County Rural Fire Council, this âFrappe With A Firefighterâ event helps recruit members during this crucial time. "Memberships are at an all-time low for rural fire, as far as volunteer departments,â says Dave Sammons, the Council President. âSo we try to do things like this that will promote memberships and people interested in their communities." Along with being the Council President, Sammons is also the East Valley Volunteer Fire Department Chief. He says he is fortunate to have 38 members in his department, but also admits utilizing all members to complete the services in the East Valley region.