Two Gem County firefighters say they were removed from their positions without explanation right in the middle of wildfire season, raising questions about staffing during a critical time for fire protection.
Kevin Jaillett, who spent nearly 19 years as assistant chief, and Paul Anderson, a volunteer firefighter for seven years, say they were terminated from Gem County Fire District 2 after launching a nonprofit foundation to support local firefighting efforts.
Anderson explained the staffing challenges facing the rural fire district, which serves an area where most volunteers work in the Treasure Valley…