The Allen County Rural Volunteer Fire Department lies west of Iola, tucked away in “the barn,” a small garage located next to the RV park and across the highway from the Iola Cemetery.
Darrell Baughn, the department’s chief, has been a volunteer firefighter for 31 years and his son, Travis, is also a volunteer firefighter.
They have an experience that is unmatched with the department, and a passion as well.
“We get burnt just as bad as any other firefighter, our lives are on the line,” Darrell said. “We…
Volunteers offer time, service
