Opinion

Look hard before leaving Elburn fire

Posted October 21, 2014 12:01 am

I am writing about the disconnection from the Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District to the Fox River Fire/Rescue Protection District. Having served 35 years on the Elburn Fire Department, the last 11 as fire chief, I believe you should vote no if you live in the affected area.

Elburn has no debt, has been in service for 132 years and does not charge for fans, generators, portable pumps and the little extra things.

Fox River has more $4 million in debt, has been in service less than four years and an charge extra for the use of fans, portable pumps, generators and the little thins.

In the case of a resident on oxygen and the electricity goes out, Elburn would go out with a generator at no charge. If a resident had water in his basement, Elburn would go out with a portable pump at no charge.

I hope the residents of this area involved in the disconnection know all the facts before they vote.

Marty Strausberger

Elburn

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