MAPLE SHADE There s turmoil among residents after a Burlington County town s decision to suspend its entirely volunteer fire department for three months, citing misconduct and “overall dereliction of duties.
The Maple Shade fire department has objected to the suspension saying it creates an issue of public safety, while the township manager has said the suspension was precisely meant as a way of protecting residents.
The issue was expected to be a top priority among public comments at a regular township council meeting on Thursday evening, including whether neighboring fire departments now providing coverage during the 90 day period were being paid.