This is an article out of the local news paper this morning. This is a real story, i will fax or send this article out if anyone needs a copy of it.
The town of surf city f.d in n.c. has laid off two of the four full time ff's to use the $67,000.00 to help buy of all thing a new fire truck.The town manager said its puts the beach town in line with other cities similar to his as far as fewer paid ff's and the same or better fire service.He went on to say that they are not in any serious financial trouble but it was a better use for the money some where else.
Some of the dept. volunteers are not happy and one Lt. said the change could slow response time. The manager said $40k will go toward the truck and the rest will go to a new position in the steets and parks dept. This is a real slap in the face for this dept. and to the fire service. I hope this trend stays in surf city and other government officials dont start this mess. I hope the best for our brothers in S.C.F.D.
The town of surf city f.d in n.c. has laid off two of the four full time ff's to use the $67,000.00 to help buy of all thing a new fire truck.The town manager said its puts the beach town in line with other cities similar to his as far as fewer paid ff's and the same or better fire service.He went on to say that they are not in any serious financial trouble but it was a better use for the money some where else.
Some of the dept. volunteers are not happy and one Lt. said the change could slow response time. The manager said $40k will go toward the truck and the rest will go to a new position in the steets and parks dept. This is a real slap in the face for this dept. and to the fire service. I hope this trend stays in surf city and other government officials dont start this mess. I hope the best for our brothers in S.C.F.D.
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