A new policy approved by the Huron City Commission Monday night will hopefully make it easier for the city’s volunteer fire fighters to respond to calls in a more timely manner. City Commissioner Mark Robish says volunteers have had a hard time getting to fire scenes in the last few months..
The policy allows volunteer fire fighters to display a blue flashing lights to the front or a rotating beacon visible to 360 degrees around on a fire fighters personal vehicle. Firefighters in good standing with the department will be required to have written authorization from Fire Chief John Coughlin to use the lights only for responding to a fire or other emergency. The authorization is valid for twelve months unless otherwise suspended or revoked and will be terminated when a person is no longer an active firefighter.