North Tonawanda, NY (WBEN) – It’s the hard numbers – and not a knee-jerk reaction to any one call or incident – that is prompting North Tonawanda Fire Chief Doug Orlowski to proposed a trial run that will adjust manpower.
During the trial, two firefighters would be on a vehicle rather than just one, mirroring what is done in other municipalities. Orlowski is also suggesting only operating out of three of the City’s five fire halls, but keeping equipment at all of them.
“Everything we are proposing is rooted in safety,” Orlowski said. “Safety for our residents. Safety for our businesses and safety for my men.”…