Guest Guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 You Have to love all these wise men (or Women) Speaking out on this subject, Guess you should go spend some time in North Bergen or Weehauken or Union City , see if that combined department is working .. Yes it seems that the amount of firecalls are down around here but thats the same all over ... I have seen the FD working fine with EMTAC who also seems to be doing many times better then the previous ambulance ....I listen to my scanner and i know they are on calls a lot faster all ways available I have seen them dressed professional and acting totally professional all the time. So It must be a reall good thing for those who have needed the assistance of an ambulance to see EMTAC in stead of the last one.Nice Job Mayor ...Go EMTAC I don't know whats going on in North Bergen, other than a tax break for the residents since they have a regional Fire Department. They should do the same with Law Enforcement and Public Works if you ask me. Lets also take a look outside of this state to some more modern and proactive cities and states: California & Florida are the two that I can easily remember-- most FDs in both states (especially California) are county-based. Works very well if you ask them. As for EMTAC, I have no problems with them. They are professional and their response times are probably adequate. The issue here is the local government paying 30K for the service when they could easily save tax payer money by merging municipal services (i.e. FD/EMS together)... and better yet, merge Harrison and Kearny's FD/EMS. Think of the $$$ savings. Take it another step further... merge the two townships DPWs and the Police Departments! There were no tax breaks & the regionalization has saved nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest_Guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 1.8 million in tax breaks for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest had 5 now 1 Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 paid five fire chiefs 6 digits now they pay one. Its a start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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