St Johns County firefighters have a tough job saving lives in harsh conditions, but they have backup.
A volunteer group called 2nd Alarmers Association of St Johns County began a few years ago. Members help at fire scenes and any other events at which firefighters need help.
“Refilling air bottles, changing out air bottles, setting up hydration stations,” said St Johns County spokesperson Jeremy Robshaw of the actions volunteers perform.
Robshaw said in 2017, the 2nd Alarmers Association members volunteered almost 3,000 hours.