Whitewater city officials have announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the city and the Whitewater Fire Department, Inc., with both parties agreeing to continue the process of converting the independently operated fire department to a city department.
According to the release, an outside consultant, Public Consulting Group, is working with the two groups on a weekly basis to help develop a plan for a smooth transition.
“This process is allowing for an outside look at current operational protocols in addition to possible future needs to help service the community and townships,” the release stated.
“We are excited to continue moving forward on the process to join the city,” Whitewater Fire Department, Inc., Board of Directors President and Fire Captain Christ Christon was quoted as saying in the release.
An anticipated completion of the merger is “mid-summer,” the release stated.
Whitewater City Manager Cameron Clapper, at left, and Whitewater Fire Department, Inc., Board of Directors President and Fire Captain Christ Christon sign a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to continue the process of merging the two groups. The photo was released Wednesday by city officials. Contributed photo.
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