The Strawberry Point Volunteer Fire Department announced on Facebook Thursday that it is going out of service, effective immediately, citing a lack of support from the Strawberry Point City Council.
The post states the lack of support has been detrimental to recruitment, morale, and retention of firefighters.
“Certain members of City Council have placed our department under tremendous strain, and it is imperative that the lack of support, failure to communicate and personal bias be addressed promptly. The safety of our citizens and the effectiveness of our emergency response team depend on it,” the post reads.
The department has contacted its nearby mutual aid partners to cover the area, and Strawberry Point City Administrator Deno Andrews assured in a statement Friday that resident safety remains a top priority for the city.
Fire emergency calls will be responded to as quickly as possible by other departments, and ambulance services will not be affected, according to the statement.
Andrews met with members of the fire department Friday afternoon and is working to understand their concerns in order to potentially restore the department’s operations.
“We are committed to finding a path forward that strengthens our community. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time and encourage you to remain confident in the continued safety and security of Strawberry Point,” Andrews said in the statement.
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The post states the lack of support has been detrimental to recruitment, morale, and retention of firefighters.
“Certain members of City Council have placed our department under tremendous strain, and it is imperative that the lack of support, failure to communicate and personal bias be addressed promptly. The safety of our citizens and the effectiveness of our emergency response team depend on it,” the post reads.
The department has contacted its nearby mutual aid partners to cover the area, and Strawberry Point City Administrator Deno Andrews assured in a statement Friday that resident safety remains a top priority for the city.
Fire emergency calls will be responded to as quickly as possible by other departments, and ambulance services will not be affected, according to the statement.
Andrews met with members of the fire department Friday afternoon and is working to understand their concerns in order to potentially restore the department’s operations.
“We are committed to finding a path forward that strengthens our community. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time and encourage you to remain confident in the continued safety and security of Strawberry Point,” Andrews said in the statement.
Strawberry Point Fire Department disbanding
The Strawberry Point Volunteer Fire Department announced on Facebook Thursday that it is going out of service, effective immediately, citing a lack of support from the Strawberry Point City Council.
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