[quote name='Roto-Ray' post='195336' date='Mar 8 2008, 15:45 ']The NJ government and fire service always amazes me. Two engines, a ladder, and a rescue for one quarter of a square mile? Why does everyone fight consolidation?[/quote]
In Somerset the freeloaders (Freeholders) have discussed "JOINT SERVICES" for other departments like DPW and such. As for FD's the powers of Volunteers have a great pull still. In Franklin Twp alone which is about 40 square miles there are 28 Engines (+/-) and only 2 ladders. There are 5 or more Rescues or Special Service units. There is alot of duplication of service.
In Somerset the freeloaders (Freeholders) have discussed "JOINT SERVICES" for other departments like DPW and such. As for FD's the powers of Volunteers have a great pull still. In Franklin Twp alone which is about 40 square miles there are 28 Engines (+/-) and only 2 ladders. There are 5 or more Rescues or Special Service units. There is alot of duplication of service.
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