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Palmyra officials plan for new rescue vehicle as volunteer ranks strain
Summary
Council heard the Palmyra volunteer fire company’s request to plan for replacing a 2006 rescue engine by 2030, with an estimated vehicle cost of about $1 million and current savings of roughly $137,000; officials discussed staffing pressures and possible steps including hiring a full‑time chief.
Palmyra Borough Council received an update on the volunteer fire company’s operations and long-range equipment needs, including a plan to replace a 2006 rescue engine ahead of a 2030 deadline.
Officials said the 2006 La France rescue engine is increasingly difficult to maintain and that the fire company is considering a Seagrave replacement. The vehicle cost estimate given in the meeting was about $1,000,000; borough representatives said the borough and North Londonderry Township each…
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