Spring Brook, Pa. — October 20 — For Rock 107's upcoming "Beyond the Call" series, members of the Spring Brook Volunteer Fire Company participated in a recording session. The conversation, which centered on the present difficulties facing the volunteer fire department, also included volunteers from Covington Independent Fire Company. Staffing problems, training needs, and the steadily increasing call volume that several departments are handling were among the topics discussed.

Additionally, participants discussed attempts to recruit and retain volunteers as well as the value of community support in maintaining volunteer operations. The purpose of the feature is to help listeners better comprehend the effort required to maintain local fire and rescue services.