The Ligonier Valley Rams’ bid for three consecutive District 6 2A championships fell short Saturday night in a 21-12 loss to Richland at Altoona’s Mansion Park.
LIGONIER VALLEY FALLS TO RICHLAND IN DISTRICT 6 2A CHAMPIONSHIP
By Bill Berry
Nov 17, 2018 | 10:21 PM

BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES
The spring has been a difficult one for first responders, with fatal accidents, wildfires, and the storms and resultant power outages. What are the biggest challenges facing volunteer fire companies?
Personnel. The average age of a Pennsylvania firefighter is 48.
Equipment. New fire trucks start at $500,000 and can top $1 million.
Mandates. Their training requirements are too difficult.
Danger! A first responder is always in jeopardy.
All of the above and more!
Some other factor.
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