The possibility of hiring a full-time chief for the Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department is under consideration.
John McCharles says provincially mandated responsibilities are increasing the workload for their volunteer chief.
McCharles admits it's would be a financial strain on the communities to hire a full-time chief.
He says it will be up to the Fire Management Committee to make the final decision.
There are 30 volunteers with the Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department.