BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – After over 20 years of dedicated service, Read Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is closing its doors to a shortage of volunteers.
The department has served the Read Mountain areas of Botetourt and Roanoke counties since 1991.
Officials said unsustainable low membership levels match a nationwide trend of declining volunteerism.
“Recent losses of members and known future departures have led us to a tipping point,” said Read Mountain Volunteer Chief Adam Dickerson. “We have been proudly serving the community since 1991 and are very grateful for the incredible support received from this community.”
Botetourt County Fire-EMS will continue to provide support to the Read Mountain area.
If you would like to become a fire department volunteer or learn more about serving the community, you can visit www.botetourtfirems.org or call 540-928-2220.