Pender County Commissioners hear plan for merger with Pender EMS & Fire and other departments

Pender County Commissioners hear plan for merger with Pender EMS & Fire and other departments

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Commissioners heard a presentation during their meeting Monday afternoon about the expected merger of Pender EMS and Fire and other departments with the county. Pender EMS and Fire Chief James Baysden was one of many who attended the Pender County commissioners’ meeting to hear more from a presentation about the county’s plans to consolidate fire and EMS personnel. Baysden said its a process he thinks is moving …

Pender’s draft EMS and Fire merger plan faces commissioner scrutiny

PENDER COUNTY — A Monday update on Pender County's planned merger with Pender EMS and Fire sparked sharp questioning from some commissioners, who raised concerns about the multi-million-dollar cost, the effect on taxes, and the broader implications for county services. READ MORE: Pender County and EMS meet as attorney flags issues with merger plans ALSO: Pender County grapples with… Source