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“You just don’t see that volunteer spirit like you used to.” That is how Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Todd described the situation when it comes to the lack of volunteer firefighters in Whitley County, and across the nation.

Williamsburg Fire and Rescue members recently spoke to Williamsburg preschoolers about fire education and prevention. Attending were Chief Larry Todd, Assistant Chief Troy Thomas, Lt. Bo Gilley, and firefighters Jim Rowland and Angel “Sparky” Rowland.

Williamsburg firefighters were called to U.S. 25W near Exit 15 Saturday night in response to a head-on collision involving two SUV’s. Chief Larry Todd said the crash occurred when one of the SUVs attempted to turn onto the interstate. Todd said firefighters had to stabilize and...

Larry Todd, who took over as chief of Williamsburg Fire and Rescue last year, has several goals for his department that he would like to see accomplished before he retires. Among those goals are acquiring a ladder truck for the department, possibly forming a regional confined...

Williamsburg Fire and Rescue has some new leadership thanks to the retirement of its long time chief. Mayor Roddy Harrison announced during the Aug. 8 city council meeting that Assistant Chief Larry Todd had been selected to replace James Privett as fire chief. “He has...