Fire department sees busy 2020

The Green River Fire Department had a very busy year in 2020, not only with a record number of recorded incidents, but also with several outside elements that occurred. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann said, “these tasks were accomplished by the hard work, and dedication of the two full time administrative staff, the 38 part-time volunteer staff including firefighters, lieutenants, and captains.”

Erdmann says the Green River Fire Department responded to a record 663 incidents, including 43 calls in a 24 hour period following the huge wind and snow storm in early September.

The department, ac...