From the WTF Watch Desk: Dunmore's firefighters union says the department struggles to maintain its four-person minimum, has pulled the fire chief from administrative work to cover line shifts and spends about $260,000 annually on overtime while the borough works through civil-service hiring.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
When the chief becomes routine minimum staffing, command capacity, prevention work, training oversight and succession planning are all being traded to keep the daily response model intact.
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This report reflects information available on October 10, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.