Washington is losing its volunteer firefighting force. The consequences could be devastating
By the time he was 18, Chris LaDue had the definition for his perfect life.
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By the time he was 18, Chris LaDue had the definition for his perfect life.
In 1984, about 19,000 volunteer firefighters staffed stations across the state; today, the numbers have decreased to just around 10,000. For many parts of the state, the loss of volunteer teams could have devastating impacts.
By the time he was 18, Chris LaDue had the definition for his perfect life. "If you've ever seen the movie 'Lethal Weapon,' you know Martin Riggs lives on the beach with his dog and his truck …
Leaders in the fire service are scrambling for solutions.
I live and work in a house in an eminently walkable and bikeable neighborhood—the kind with 50-foot lots knitted together by streets, alleys, and sidewalks. My house is a block