Our View: Fire department needs volunteers

The word "hero" has a different meaning for everyone. In my eyes, a "hero" can mean anything from a past or present member of the military to a teacher who does their best each and everyday to help ensure the future is bright for a younger generation. There is also no better definition in my eyes of a hero than the local residents who are members of law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel or involved with search and rescue.

The past few weeks in California have been a harrowing example of the dangers faced by firefighters, who always without a second thought, risk their lives to save...