Maryville Fire Department looking for volunteers

By: Zac Scott

MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Maryville Fire Department is looking for new members for its volunteer unit.

The department is trying to increase its volunteer roster to 30 firefighters. Volunteers would be given a pager to be called in to assist with fires, along with two trainings each month taking place on the first and third Monday. 

Maryville Fire Chief Jace Pine said he's looking for enough volunteers for the unit who will be needed in every community.

"You know these 10 people might be at work, doing something they can't leave work, or might be out of town," said Chief Pine. "The community truly needs that response. They truly need people to give up their time to serve."

Pine said any community will accept new volunteer firefighters and won't turn away help. Anyone interested in joining the unit can visit the Maryville Fire Department's website.