After Millcreek Township Supervisors officially approved the township fire department on Tuesday night, a local fire chief and supervisor reacted to the plans of the fire department and what can be expected.
Despite some positions being paid while others are not within the new fire department — the fire chief and Millcreek Township Supervisor both believe volunteerism will continue in Millcreek.
As planning continues for the Millcreek Township Fire Department, Millcreek Township Supervisor Kim Clear said their next steps involve filling vacant positions like the fire chief and eight paid, full-time firefighters.
“These eight full-time firefighters are actually going to assist the already existing volunteer fire departments,” said Kim Clear, Millcreek Township Supervisor.