New Jersey Officials Respond to Criticism of Volunteer Fire Department Preparedness

SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (CBS) – Sea Isle City officials have responded to criticisms about the preparedness of its volunteer fire department. The criticism began after yet another large fire destroyed Carmen’s Lobster Pool Incorporated.

The fire chief and his two assistant were replaced for “lacking the proper certifications for incident command.” 

On Tuesday, Sea Isle City admitted many of the volunteers did not have their certifications properly updated, but say that has been corrected. MORE

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