OLA, Idaho — A Gem County Fire District #2 meeting on Wednesday night put the spotlight on ongoing community concerns after two longtime volunteer firefighters were terminated last month without explanation.

The meeting in Ola drew community members seeking answers about the dismissals of former volunteer firefighter Paul Anderson and former Assistant Chief Kevin Jaillett, but commissioners maintained that personnel issues would remain confidential.

Just hours before the fire commissioners' meeting, Gem County Fire District #2 posted a public statement online that read:

"Please be aware that the Gem County Fire Protection District #2 Board will not be discussing any personnel matters at their meeting this evening. The Board will also not be allowing any public comment on personnel iss

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