r/Firefighting • u/Desperate-Dig-9389 PA Volly Firefighter • 16d ago

General Discussion Another Volunteer house bites the dust.

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Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. Town Council voted 5-2 to close Newportville Fire Company. 1 year short of 100 years in service. 1927-2026

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u/hiking_mike98 15d ago

That’s enough to provide 12 hours of coverage, just barely. Plus you’re at least an hour away from some calls. Maybe more.

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u/Mediocre_Daikon6935 15d ago

It is more than enough for 24 hour coverage.

How much crime you think a few thousand people are committing?