East Umatilla Fire and Rescue Chief Davy Baty gives an update on the Stronger Together initiative being worked on by fire districts within Umatilla County. He then talks about the state of fire service in the area EUFR covers. As volunteering is declining nationwide, Baty talks about the initiatives EUFR is taking to recruit and retain the dedicated volunteers tha are the backbone to the district. He also talks about how EUFR integrates new technology and what is the greatest threat to the district's livability from a public safety perspective. Baty wraps up the conversation talking about funding and how he prioritizes high-cost equipment needs while maintaining a balanced budget. He also explains how he identifies which grants to pursue.