Yeaton was one of the first two females to join the department as a firefighter. In the 1960s women were allowed to be part of the fire department as radio operators at the station but it was many years later before they were allowed to go through the same training. I joined the fire department 20 years ago and started to participate in training exercises. Today, women are a common sight in the department. I appreciate the chance to prove myself.
Safety is a major issue for the department, internally and externally.
Every fall Deputy Chief Wilson and other firefighters teach kindergarten and elementary school children about the cause and prevention of fires.