Leo Independent Fire Engine Company No. 1 of Red Lion, Laurel Fire Company No. 1 of Windsor, and Union Volunteer Fire Company of Felton have made a statement in regard to the merger between the three departments.
The merger board, made up of nine members from the three merging departments, has shared the following information.
The aforementioned departments are creating one fire department. The top goals for merging are to provide high-quality emergency services, spend less time fundraising, prevent burnout of the volunteers, and increase recruitment of members.
The merger talks have been ongoing for more than 18 months. With the successful merger of these departments, there are no plans to change or close any of the fire stations. The service that is provided today should not change if the merger is successful.
The new department will have the name of Alliance Fire and Rescue Services Inc. The mission of the new department, working as one with the highest level of training and professionalism, is "to preserve life, property, and the environment by providing protection and safety to the community."
The final vote for the merger of the departments is planned at each of the departments' business meetings in November. A statement will follow with more information at some time after the votes on Monday, Nov. 11.
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