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Ford Cliff Fire Department granted burn permit request; fire marshal to step down
Summary
Ford Cliff Fire Department asked for permission to burn a ballfield and the board supported issuing a burn permit; longtime Fire Marshal Dave Orton said he will step down and recommended Matt Kline as his replacement, with the board to consider the appointment in April.
Matt Kline of the Ford Cliff Fire Department presented the department's monthly response report and asked the Board's permission to conduct a controlled burn of one ballfield on Ford City Road after a request from Ford City Borough. The board indicated support and a burn permit will be issued by Dave Orton.
Dave Orton, who also spoke at the meeting, said he is reducing duties and is stepping down as North Buffalo Township Fire Marshal; he "highly recommended Matt Kline to replace him" and said Kline is "more than qualified to fill the position." The Board said it will address the appointment at the April meeting.
The meeting record does not include a recorded vote or formal appointment; the change in fire marshal status was described as a personnel update and a Board follow-up is scheduled for the next meeting. No further operational details, including the proposed burn date or safety plan for the ballfield burn, were recorded.
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