Village of Copenhagen votes to eliminate Fire Department

COPENHAGEN- It’s official – the village of Copenhagen, NY has chosen to do away with its fire department.

This update is according to the latest from WWNY-TV. Last week, it was reported that a deadline to meet such decision was not met.

On Wednesday night, the board met and made the decision itself, according to the village’s lawyer.

Previously, the village proposed either the fire department hand over its control to the village, or be dissolved.

Reports suggest that this decision will likely take 30-days to officially take effect, but reporters were unable to confirm that directly with village officials.