Cumberland Road Fire Department

Serving the community since 1955.

   


The Volunteer Firefighter
Volunteer firefighters are a breed unto themselves

Whoever heard of a man or woman who is willing to be on twenty-four hour duty without pay for the dubious privilege of protecting their neighbor’s property?

Whoever heard of a man or woman who would leave work to ride a big red truck to the scene of an alarm, risking their lives and exhausting themselves, not for money but because they believe in serving their community?

Whoever heard of a man or woman that will give up their favorite TV show, postpone reading, repairs on the house, plus sacrificing their time with family, just to attend a meeting where they learn how to function and train as a volunteer servant to better serve their community?

Whoever heard of a man or woman (in this day and age) who cares enough to worry about their community?

Well, if you don’t know the answers to those questions, look around our firehouse.

You’ll see people who aren’t out protesting, demonstrating, and complaining because they’re too busy living up to the image of a good American.

You’ll see people who would lend a helping hand to anyone they come upon.

You’ll see people just like yourself who care about what happens to their neighbors, community, and their county.