Monsey Fire District officially ends partnership with Brewer Fire Engine Company
Oct 30, 2026
We'll begin with an update on the story
we first told you about on Wednesday.
It involves a new look for one fire district in Rockland County.
News 12's Diane Caruso is back with the latest.
This moving truck, a sign that the Muncie Fire District has
officially ended its partnership with the Brewer Fire Engine Company.
On Thursday, the fire district hired movers
to take gear to an off-site storage area.
Security guards to ensure a, quote, peaceful transition and told
Brewer members to drop off their equipment within the next few days.
Brewer members off-camera say they
are disappointed with how things have played out.
And are no longer able to respond to incidents.
An organization that has served Muncie for nearly 150 years.
Since Wednesday's report, several sources say the change
in fire service is because of a clash over religious beliefs.
For context, many on both sides of this story are Jewish.
A district spokesperson says, quote,
This district approved members of all types of backgrounds,
and it is on everyone who serves to be sensitive.
to the communities that they serve.
Adding the new Muncie Fire Rescue Company
has responded to several calls.
In Muncie, Rockland County, Diane Caruso, News 12.