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.

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.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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