Old fire engine being restored to recruit volunteers

  • Submitted photo. The Lake Burton Civic Association purchased this 1949 fire engine pumper truck as part of a restoration project to recruit volunteer firefighters and to commemorate the contribution volunteer firefighters make to the Rabun County community.
    Submitted photo. The Lake Burton Civic Association purchased this 1949 fire engine pumper truck as part of a restoration project to recruit volunteer firefighters and to commemorate the contribution volunteer firefighters make to the Rabun County community.

    Rabun County Fire Services is made up of 150-160 volunteers, and the Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) hopes to recruit more volunteer firefighters through a restoration project of a 1949 fire engi…