Politics & Government

Union Fire Company Suspended, Again

Township claims the volunteer company failed to follow both administrative and operational directions.

 

The Union Fire Company is in trouble with the township yet again.

The announced the volunteer fire company’s suspension today at about 2 p.m.

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According to a release, the decision to suspend operations of Union Fire Company was not the result of an isolated incident, but rather a culmination of numerous incidents and issues over the past 30 months wherein the leadership of Union Fire Company has failed to follow both administrative and operational directions from the township, resulting in a loss of confidence in the leadership of Union Fire Company.

The township said the suspension of the operations would in no way impact public safety. Union’s coverage area was reassigned to other fire companies, the township stated. Located at 2067 State Road, Union covers the northeast section of the township.

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“It must be stressed that the majority of the volunteer fire fighters of Union Fire Company are loyal and dedicated individuals, and this unfortunate but necessary action by the Township should not negatively reflect on them,” the release stated. 

The feud between this fire company and the township is ongoing.

of last year announcing Union’s suspension for similar reasons. The fire company was reinstated after several days under new leadership.


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