Fulton County EMA looking for volunteers

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. -- The Fulton County Emergency Management Agency is looking for volunteers to join in protecting the community.

No experience is required to become a volunteer and training will be provided.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check to be considered.

Training session topics include storm spotting, damage assessment, traffic control, search and rescue, CPR, Community Emergency Response Team and National Incident Management System.

Those interested can contact Kraig Smith at 574-223-6611 or stop by the Emergency Management Agency office, which is located at 1728 State Road 114 in Rochester.

The agency is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.