Blais proposed that the cost of a new ladder truck, estimated at $930,000, be split evenly between Warrensburg and Lake George’s two municipalities, and that it would be stationed in Lake George between May and October, and in Warrensburg between November and April.
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Not only would such a joint ownership minimize acquisition costs, but it would likely improve response times, boosting public safety, Blais said.
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In recent years, the Lake George Fire Department has experienced delays in responding to daytime fire calls, primarily in the winter, because most of their fire company members are employed outside the village.