By Annie Siebert
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
BRADDOCK HILLS, Pa. — Elected officials in Braddock Hills say they’re seeking fire services from nearby municipalities because their all-volunteer department is fizzling out.
Concern grew last month after a house caught fire on Park Avenue in Braddock Hills, across the street from the borough’s volunteer fire department, and Braddock Hills firefighters failed to respond to the call. Responders from neighboring municipalities put out the blaze.
Braddock Hills council in February sought proposals from Swissvale and Forest Hills fire departments to respond to calls in the borough. Swissvale fire Chief Clyde Wilhelm presented a written proposal to Braddock Hills’ council in March.
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