Sunbury, PA plans to consolidate six independent volunteer fire departments to reduce costs
Sunbury, PA fire department consolidation
The Sunbury City Council is planning to consolidate six volunteer fire departments pending the results of a feasibility report being conducted by the State Department of Community and Economic Development. Each fire department has its own board, operates as an independent entity, and receives $10,000 in allocations each year. Consolidating these six departments into a single facility would reduce equipment costs and improve emergency response coordination.
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Sunbury, Pa., Fire Departments Looking Toward Consolidation
“Volunteer numbers for firefighting have dropped significantly since the 1970s when there were around 300,000 volunteers to about 40,000 today in Pennsylvania municipalities, and specifically Sunbury.”
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Sunbury City Council awaits on a report from the state Department of Community and Economic Development on whether or not it is feasible for the city to consolidate its six
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