Letters To The Editor
Clay County recruitment story.

I saw a short clip on tv Sunday that mentioned the WPA program from the Great Depression days. I was struck by the way all those men were working so hard with just shovels and picks to build roads. It was almost as though they "wanted" to work! There used to be an attitude of joy in the sense of accomplishment of a task. I thought about how we usually treat this subject these days. We seem to seek a job where the least "work" is required, and when we do get a job, actively pursue as little work as possible.

I know that we have an image of the "Good ole' Days" as better somehow, and comment often about how people today don't "volunteer" like they used to. But I maintain that there remain a sizeable number of people who like to do things (WORK), but just don't have a system to find things to do.

Almost everyone is willing to volunteer instantly in an emergency setting. They are willing to do whatever they can to help. Very few people will pass by an automobile accident and not consider stopping to help, even if all they can do is notify emergency services by cell phone. When you hear a crash outside the house, you always go to help. I'd like you to consider getting some training to actually be able to help, and possibly obtain communications equipment to tell you when something has happened near you. Excellently positioned to provide this opportunity are local volunteer fire departments The "WORK" is a combination of emergency and non-emergency tasks, either tactical fireground, or traditional office work to manage the resources to prepare to perform emergency operations.

My own personal commitment is to make life a little bit longer, and hopefully a little bit better, for people who have bad things happen to them. If you'd like to have a part in making our community a better place to be, find out how to join your local fire department. Stop by the fire station and leave a note, or stop an individual carrying a radio and ask, or if those efforts fail, contact the Brasstown FD at brasstownfd@hotmail. com or Brasstown Chief, JD Robinson at home 828-837-0655 for a referral to your local department.

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