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Pender County is merging several independent emergency service providers into a county-run department.

The merger aims to increase efficiency and provide government benefits to first responders.

Concerns about the merger include potential costs to taxpayers and the complexity of the transition.

Pender County is on track to undergo an emergency services merger that will bring several emergency service providers under the jurisdiction and control of the county.

Though the process has been subject to uncertainty from county officials and emergency service workers, the merger is moving closer to what those involved hope will be a successful transition.

The independent providers set to merge are Pender EMS and Fire, Penderlea Fire Department and Maple Hill Fire Departm

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