Blog 'chatse' » Four northwest Broward cities pursuing plans to merge fire dept Sunday Mar 04 2012 11:53 EDT By Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel 4:44 p.m. EST, March 1, 2012 Four cities in northwest Broward agreed this week to take the first step toward creating one giant fire department. Leaders in Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Margate and Parkland are considering merging into one regional unit if two things can be accomplished: lowering costs for taxpayers and improving service. Rather than "every city buying fire trucks, every city having fire inspectors, I believe there is a savings," said Margate Mayor Pam Donovan. "I believe it's better for the residents because when a call comes in, the closest unit will show up." Spotted here « back
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