The Bristol Life Saving Crew Warns City Council, It Will Close Within 90 Days Without Any Action From The City. Life Saving Crew Member Curtis Mink Told The Bristol Virginia City Council This Week, The Service’s Funds Are All But Depleted. He Said For 78 Years The Life Saving Crew Has Never Received Money From The City And Has Saved The City Millions Of Dollars. The Service Came Up Short $137,000 Last Year And Can No Longer Rely On Investment Funds To Cover Shortfalls. Mink Says The Problem Is Reduced Volunteerism And Donations, Not Lack Of Staff. He Recommends The City Form An Ems Committee Rather Than Write A Check. Mayor Becky Nave Says This Is The First She’s Heard Of The Issue.
