There’s a fire. You call for help. Who answers? The vast majority of Americans live in places that don’t have a single firefighter on the payroll. “The Call” is a portrait of the volunteer fire service that steps up to answer this critical need, told in the unique voice of an animator who is also a volunteer firefighter. Credits: Written, directed, animated, illustrated and narrated by Jonathan Weiss (www.surfacist.com) Score and sound design by William Cusick (www.williamcusick.com) Additional voice acting by: J.J. Kaveny, Emergency Communications Dispatcher, Vermont State Police Ronald Waite II, Captain, Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Special Thanks: Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, Pawlet, Vermont (www.pawletfire.org) Ready to answer the call? www.makemeafirefighter.org

Do you want to be involved in your community?

Do you want to be a part of a close knit brother and sisterhood?

Do you wish that you could help when you see a motor vehicle accident or other tragedy?

I joined the department to help my community while expanding my skill set. I did this and met a group of exceptionally hardworking individuals with a passion for what they do.
— Alex G.