Volunteer fire department funding and stipend program
Summary
Baldwin EMS has only 22.14% subscription participation, and the fire company's call volume is heading toward 1,000 for the year. Council asked for a combined revenue-and-expense report before the mid-year budget review, noting borough contributions have grown from $173,000 in 2018 to $687,000 in 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Borough contributions to fire/EMS have jumped from $173,000 in 2018 to $687,000 in 2026, with funding decisions coming at mid-year budget review.
Residents who rely on fast fire and EMS response benefit from adequately funded services.
Taxpayers face rising contributions, and residents who don't subscribe to EMS shift costs onto those who do.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Borough Council - Nov 10, 2026
The fire company wants an increased borough contribution to fund firefighter stipends that keep volunteers responding. Legal says it's permissible, but council wants independent legal review of the written program and annual spending reports before finalizing the 2027 number.
Borough Council (Regular) - Apr 21, 2026
Baldwin EMS has only 22.14% subscription participation, and the fire company's call volume is heading toward 1,000 for the year. Council asked for a combined revenue-and-expense report before the mid-year budget review, noting borough contributions have grown from $173,000 in 2018 to $687,000 in 2026.
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