Camillus, New York Volunteer Fire Department Wants Independence

The Camillus Volunteer Fire Department is splitting from the Village of Camillus.

At a news conference Tuesday, the department announced its decision to become independent.

The department says it's located outside the Village and falls under the jurisdiction of the Town of Camillus.

Some long-time members of the department say the move will hurt the community and divide membership.

The Camillus Volunteer Fire Department is splitting from the Village of Camillus.

At issue are control over the department and deciding how money is spent.

"The village had two choices. The village could have worked with us or fought us. They chose to fight us, we chose to leave them,