Samuels discusses the decline in number of volunteer firefighters and some of the contributing factors as he sees them.

Lt. Shane Samuels, Holly Grove Fire Department

Hartley discusses the drop in interest in firefighting careers and some of the causes of that from his experience as the former chief of the Lexington Fire Department.

Phil Hartley, Lexington High Public Safety Academy

Sledge discusses a loss of interest seen in volunteer fire departments and the possible solutions or lack thereof.

Deputy Chief Nick Sledge, North Lexington Triangle Fire Department

Rhea Varker

Zak Crotts (agriculture)

John Byrum

Staci King

Morrison describes saving a young swimmer at the Southside Swim Club in Lexington Sunday night.

The Dispatch