BOONES MILL, Va. (WFXR) — Franklin County is rallying around one of its volunteer firefighters, 17-year-old John Poland, who is recovering from open heart surgery.
Poland began serving with the Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department about a year ago, quickly becoming a valued member of the team.
“Really with John, he’s outgoing, wide open, doesn’t sit still,” said Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief and Treasurer Carey Altice…