The Haines Volunteer Fire Department has seen a surge of interest with 12 new applicants this month. Currently, the force has 35 members.
Fire chief Al Giddings said many of the new applicants have expressed a desire to serve in the department’s Search and Rescue (SAR) company. Other companies in the department include fire and ambulance.
“It’s a way that I think that I can help support the community, and I think it’s a good…
