Northampton County to begun studying ways to financially assist fire companies, hybridize paid vs. volunteer responders

Northampton County to begun studying ways to financially assist fire companies, hybridize paid vs. volunteer responders

Northampton County officials are beginning discussions about the long-term sustainability of the county’s volunteer fire departments after concerns were raised about rising equipment costs and declining daytime volunteer availability. During a his update to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator Matt Spuck said the issue became clear after attending a fundraising event over the weekend for the Cape Charles Volunteer Fire Company, where l…