3 eastern Lycoming county fire companies to unite
Dwindling manpower bringing together Muncy Creek Township, Muncy Township and Keystone Hook and LadderBy MARK MARONEY mmaroney@sungazette.com
Sun Gazette
CLARKSTOWN - Three fire companies in eastern Lycoming County have reached a consensus to become a single department.
Steps to unite Muncy Creek Township Volunteer Fire Co. here, Muncy Township Volunteer Fire Co. in Pennsdale and Keystone Hook and Ladder Co. in Muncy were made public at a meeting at the Muncy Creek Township Fire Co. Social Hall Monday night.
The merger is partially out of necessity as each company faces dwindling memberships.
By joining forces, it is envisioned one department will be able to deliver more efficient and better fire, rescue and ambulance services without duplication of effort. More...
2 comments :
Perhaps a few of the departments around here should start considering this. There are several areas in the county were departments are close enough to make this an effective option.
At the very least partnerships should be explored
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