State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District have introduced legislation, A-5570 and S-3925, to help support the financial needs of volunteer fire companies by establishing a “Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program.” The measure would also create a special non-lapsing state fund that would receive an initial appropriation of $10 million to support the operations and sustainability of these brigades.
“Volunteer fire companies provide critical, life-saving services that communities across Ocean County rely on every…
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