November 10, 2010, 7:45 p.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Onondaga County Legislator Thomas Buckel's proposal to assign a task force to area fire departments has been put on hold once again.
The 57 fire departments located throughout Onondaga County spend nearly $30 million each year. In an effort to reduce that number, Buckel's proposed task force would examine response procedures in order to determine how the departments could operate more efficiently.
More time needed
For the second time in as many months, the Public Safety Committee has asked for more time to review the proposal before implementing it. The committee called for the extra time after speaking with several local fire chiefs who have voiced their lack of enthusiasm over the proposal.
"It's a good idea, but it's just not ready yet," said James Green, Fire Chief of the Dewitt Fire Department.
Impact on procedures
As legislators are hoping, the fire departments are not letting the proposal get in the way of their jobs. Green thinks the impact on his department will be minor.
"I don't anticipate any changes directly to our procedures. I understand that the proposal is more to evaluate."
Legislature is hopeful that the proposal will be in place by the end of the year.
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