Many families have their own traditions . But for the Bales family in Keavy , being a firefighter — and serving as Chief of the department — has spread into the branches |
of three brothers who alternate farming and firefighting into their daily lives . Ronnie , Richard and Harold Bales were raised in the Keavy community . Both Ronnie and Richard served as Chief of the |
Keavy Fire Department , and Ronnie ’ s son Mike serves in that slot currently . Harold Bales ’ son is also a member of the Keavy Fire Department .
Since its origin in 1971 , the Keavy Fire Department has
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primarily listed the name “ Bales ” as the chief of the organization . Other family members were involved as volunteer members .
Ronnie Bales was one of the founding fathers of the Keavy
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