Connecticut Volunteer Fire Department Shuts Down

[Signal73]

Historic volunteer fire department abruptly shuts down after contract dispute with city

The City of Norwich has announced that they will be implementing a temporary operational adjustment to fire service coverage in the Yantic area following the abrupt shutdown of the volunteer fire department on Tuesday morning.

www.wfsb.com

 

[nfd2004]

I live in this city.
I was a career firefighter in that city.
Of course I have friends within the career as well as the volunteer department.
But the safety of the citizens comes first.

 

[entropychaser]

I live in this city.
I was a career firefighter in that city.
Of course I have friends within the career as well as the volunteer department.
But the safety of the citizens comes first.

Of course...Tell us who has the axe to grind that's more important?

 

[CFDMarshal]

Looks like you lost your first due Willy!

 

[nfd2004]

Looks like you lost your first due Willy!

Rev, I thought the Yantic FD was first due at my house - but - a recent incident near my house brought the Occum Vol Fire dept to respond.
Then I checked and confirmed that.

 

[Capttomo]

It seems that monthly, around the country, volunteer departments are being shut down, or going out of business, or merging with other volunteer departments in an attempt to stay afloat, or transitioning to paid departments. The volunteer fire service in America continues to shrink.

 

[OldGoat]

There's a whole lot of what wasn't said that needs to brought out in the open. Wondering whose wallet just became fatter and heavier.