Leaders Begin Discussions on Possible New Fire District in North County

Several local leaders gathered in Dunkirk Tuesday evening to begin exploring the possibility of creating a new fire district in the north county. The meeting at the SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation and Economic Development was organized by Fredonia Fire Chief Joshua Myers and facilitated by Mayor Mike Ferguson and included representatives from a handful of local fire departments. Chautauqua County Legislator Robert Bankoski, who was involved in the meeting, says attorney Brad Pinsky addressed a lot of questions those in attendance had...

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Bankoski, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday, said there was a lot of positive energy during the "groundbreaking" meeting...

Robert Bankoski: a lot of energy

Bankoski says there will be further discussion on the issue. He says the Fredonia, Dunkirk, West Dunkirk, East Dunkirk, Brocton and Lily Dale fire departments were invited to attend Tuesday's meeting.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Chautauqua County legislators Robert Bankoski and Tom Harmon.

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