Like most rural fire districts, Toledo’s Lewis County Fire District 2 relies heavily on its volunteers, some of whom have been with the district more than 20 years, such as Chief Mike Dorothy and fire captain and commissioner Mike Thomas.
“Somebody’s got to do it,” Thomas said. “I just love it when somebody comes to us and says … you helped my mom or dad.”
The district is making a call for new volunteers to get involved.
“It’s the best way I feel like I can serve the community,” Dorothy said.
Fire District 2 serves about 10,000 residents of its 98-square- mile portion of Lewis County, according to the district. Last year, it responded to approximately 500 calls for service.