MANLIUS, N.Y. — The Village of Manlius is exploring the possibility of combining fire services with nearby fire departments, including the Towns of Manlius, Pompey, and the Villages of Fayetteville and Minoa, with the Kirkville Fire District.
According to the Village of Manlius Mayor Hank Chapman, the Village entered a Memorandum of Understanding in order to study the effect of consolidating fire districts. He says that while this is a sensitive topic, it’s crucial for keeping the community safe.
“Providing Fire and EMS services to our residents is among the most important things we do and is, quite literally, of critical life affecting importance. We do not take this lightly,” said Mayor Hank Chapman. “We will enter into these discussions with an open mind and pledge to be transparent with the public. We will ask for public input throughout this process.”…