Copenhagen V.F.D. could shut down after three towns do not renew contract

COPENHAGEN-Copenhagen officials have important decisions to make as three towns say they will not be renewing a contract with the volunteer fire department. WWNY-TV reporters said dozens of village residents showed up for a special meeting Tuesday night as Copenhagen officials laid out a difficult reality for the fire department. That reality is to let the village temporarily assume full control of the fire department or shut down. It comes as the towns of Denmark, Pinckney, and Harrisburg say they no longer want fire services from the department. The first option presented would see the village take control of accounts for taxpayer money, fire apparatus, and the building and grounds. Officials say a new roof was needed five years ago, equipment needs to be replaced, and the department has no formal plan or budget for taxpayer money. Village Officials say they can support the department for up to a year in the hope the three towns re-sign their contracts once the issues are solved. No decision was made Tuesday night.