Though he is young, he has an intense dedication to the work of the Squad. And work it does. The Squad responds to 911 calls in this immediate area, going from the County line to Columbia Furnace, past Jerome. It extends to Mt. Clifton and Forestville. And all squads in Shenandoah County act as backups to each other, working with the 911 emergency center.
Responsibilities extend far beyond calls and training.
Finances and budgets are a problem. The money supplied by Shenandoah County for the Squad's activities cannot meet the needs. New rules, medical advances, operating costs and improved equipment keep financial pressures on all rescue squads and fire departments. Two Automatic External Defibrillators to save heart patients ran in the thousands. New splints are needed.