I was informed that Chief Joe Gallagher of the Patchin Fire Company, gave permission for two of his members (both under twenty one) to host an underage drinking party at the Patchin Fire Hall last night. Erie County Sheriff's Department sent two patrol cars shortly after eleven PM Saturday night. Patrol arrived to discover at least a half dozen kids partying behind the firehall drinking alcohol. All attendees were under the age of twenty one. The two minors hosting the party are members of the Patchin Fire Company and claimed Chief Joe gave them permission to host the party.
There have been several claims of underage drinking by Patchin members not only at the hall, but also at a convention in Harrisburg where members bragged their chief bought them beer and partied with them. Chief Joe tried to downplay the truth and there were no consequences to his actions.
It appears Joe has lost control of his members and his fire company. He is an embarrassment to his fire company, our town, and is not a leader in any way, shape, or form. Hopefully Joe will do everyone a favor and resign as he has done NOTHING to help Patchin turn things around as promised and has been the center of many controversial doings. He has reached an all time low and gives our emergency services in town a black eye. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH JOE! Our town and it's residents deserves better! There MUST be an alternative... Any suggestions?
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