As we begin the new year, ESD#1 Fire Chief Robert L. Smith noted progress made during 2024 in spite of budget constraints and said he looks forward to meeting the needs of citizens in 2025.As we close out 2024, we look forward to 2025, and what it will bring. During 2024, we were faced with many challenges, with most overcome and some that we are still struggling with. Overall, we were a...