First Responder Friday: Bat Cave Fire Chief

First Responder Friday: Bat Cave Fire Chief

BAT CAVE, NC (WSPA) - Chief Steve Freeman, of the Bat Cave Volunteer Fire Department, was recently named Firefighter of the Year at the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo. What a year it’s been. Bat Cave is still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene, which left the area’s roads washed out. The area was cut off for five weeks and there was no power for 33 days. Freeman said he knew the storm last September would be devastating and he sent …