If Greenfield Fire Department Consolidated, North Shore Would be Model

According to a report by Patch partner FOX6 NOW, the North Shore Fire Department would be the model any consolidation effort in this area would likely be built to resemble.

Henry Rosoff of FOX6 spoke with Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke and North Shore Fire Department Chief Robert WhitakerNeitzke told FOX6 Greenfield is in the early stages of a possible move, and Whitaker praised the benefits of the consolidation of the departments from Brown Deer, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and other communities.

"I don't think anyone in the seven communities could tell you there's less service being provided," Whitaker told FOX6. "Here I can show you statistically we're providing a better service."

Last week, Patch reported that Village of Greendale officials were , voicing concerns about losing their autonomy and service times.

Neitzke and newly appointed Chief Jon Cohn are , assuming costs remain steady or go down and the level of service improves.

Editor's Note: While the FOX6 video correctly states that Village of Greendale has reservations about consolidation, the FOX6 article incorrectly says the Village of Greenfield.