Eldridge City Council Votes to Take over Fire Department

Eldridge City Council votes to take over fire department

Editor's note This article was originally published on Monday, July 20, after the city council meeting. Eldridge City Council voted Monday night to take over the volunteer fire department. All five council members voted in support of a motion for…

Iowa city moves to take control of volunteer fire department

The Eldridge City Council voted to assume control of the department despite opposition from firefighters, who warned the move could lead to volunteer departures

City Absorbs Eldridge, IA, Volunteer Fire Company Despite Objections

The city also plans to hire a fire chief, supervise volunteers and modify the Eldridge firehouse.