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Rocky Dial Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss What It Takes To Keep A Community Safe

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Fire Chief Rocky Dial joins Ben Rodgers to take us inside the front lines of emergency service in Livingston. From staffing challenges and vital EMT training to the high cost of fire apparatus and the importance of mutual aid across the Upper Cumberland, Dial shares what it really takes to keep a community safe. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about teamwork, resilience, and the future of local fire protection.

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