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Montgomery Township delays decision on fire‑staffing study amid split over consultant
Summary
The Board of Supervisors tabled a vote on whether to hire an outside consultant to evaluate a proposal to add 19 full‑time firefighters, after a lengthy public and board debate over costs, shift schedules and whether an outside review would add value before the 2026 budget.
The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 deferred a decision on whether to hire an outside consultant to evaluate a proposed expansion of the township’s fire staffing, leaving the question for a future meeting as staff gathers follow‑up details.
The discussion centered on Chief Wegman’s plan to add 19 full‑time firefighters and use a 24‑on/72‑off shift schedule. Township staff presented three bids for a staffing study: Aspirant Consulting Group (quoted $16,500–$23,004.50, not to exceed $25,000, six to eight weeks); Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) at $47,560 with a three‑to‑six month timeline; and Municipal Resources Inc. (MRI) at $25,000 plus travel and expenses with a possible start in mid‑October if…
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