CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Chatham County residents pushed back against county plans to shut down the Isle of Hope Volunteer Fire Department during a community meeting Thursday.
Tensions were high as residents told the Board of Commissioners the takeover is not what they want for their community.
“We don’t want this to go away, we would love to keep our fire department volunteering just the way it is,” said Ramona Connor, an Isle of Hope resident.
Department operations and concerns
The Isle of Hope Fire Department is made up of 28 volunteer firefighters. The station also houses contracted Savannah firefighters for daytime emergencies. The department has been operating for 78 years…