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Vehicle Fire
By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
September 9, 2023
On September 9th at approximately 10:50 PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Oaks Road in the area of Oliver’s Shop Road for the vehicle fire. Engine Tanker 2 responded. Upon arrival Engine Tanker 2 discovered a Chevy Silverado with the passenger compartment fully involved. The crew quickly extinguished the fire and turned the scene over to local law enforcement.
Are we at a fire service tipping point?
Firefighters feel generally positive about the job, but they report high stress, and many have considered leaving their organization