"According to the National Volunteer Fire Council, nearly 70 percent of the firefighters in the country are volunteers. Their numbers declined by over 18 percent in the past three decades while the call volume has nearly tripled." ("North Country fire departments near … [Read more...] about Local Fire Departments Seek Recruits
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Volunteer of the Year Named at Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga recently announced that Mike Crimens of Williamsville, NY, has received the Fort Ticonderoga Volunteer of the Year Award. Mr. Crimens earned the honor for his work in Fort Ticonderoga’s Interpretive Department, giving support to numerous events and programs … [Read more...] about Volunteer of the Year Named at Fort Ticonderoga
Help CATS Create Trail Signs
Sign making! Many of our trails need direction signs with arrows showing you where to go. You can be a trail-sign painter who stencils and then paints words onto little wooden boards. This is a great project for anyone wanting some indoor "trail" work, for those with … [Read more...] about Help CATS Create Trail Signs