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Volunteer fire department faces tough decision

Several options on the table included merging with EMS, merging with another department or even shutting their doors for good

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SURF CITY, N.C. — After more than 46 years on the job, a Pender County fire department finds itself at a crossroads.

Members of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department say they found out last week the county plans to end its contract for their service, giving members a tough decision to make.

The members of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department met Monday evening to vote on the department’s future. A future that is still unclear.

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