Fighting Fire with Foresight: The Case for a 24/7 Combination Department

Montgomery Township · July 25, 2025

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Podcast opening and program intent

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Opening announcement welcomes listeners to the "We Are Montgomery Township" podcast and previews the episode's focus on fire safety and township decisions.

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Montgomery Township officials discussed a proposal to transition the volunteer/combination fire department to a fully staffed 24/7 career department, citing rising response times, declining volunteer numbers, and a plan to hire 19 career firefighters funded in part by a proposed 1.4‑mill real estate tax increase and public outreach.

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