LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. – As the sirens fill the streets of Ashley Borough, volunteer firefighters are always ready for the call. Chief Wes Saltz has been on duty for 35 years. “A lot has changed. the number of volunteers is probably about 25% of what it used to be from when I first started. the demands on the departments are very different,” said Chief Wes Saltz, Ashley Borough Fire Department.