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WEST WINDSOR—Twin "W" First Aid Squad volunteer members have been barred from using township-owned equipment at the facility in the latest dispute to involve the squad.

Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh said actions by one of the volunteers forced the township to take the step barring all volunteer members from using equipment including ambulances and other medical devices.

He said the actions involved "inappropriate photos." He would not elaborate but said he was taking a "zero-tolerance stance" on the issue.

"We want the one responsible to resign," Hsueh said. "Something like this we don't tolerate in West Windsor. We will definitely take action right away."

The squad drew attention recently after it was revealed that a member had hosted an event called the NJ FurBQ at the facility in late May for self-described "Furries," who dress up in animal costumes and attend conventions on the anthropomorphic animal theme.

The party drew criticism from township officials after a couple engaged in unseemly behavior during the event and too many people crowded into the barbecue.

Twin W president Michael Leahy said at the time that some employees were unhappy about that type of party being thrown there.

Twin W Chief Kevin Friis today refused to detail the new dispute, saying only that the volunteers are trying to work out a memorandum of understanding with the township regarding the use of the building and the equipment there.

In the interim, the township's paid rescue workers have taken over night shifts, which are typically covered by volunteers, Police Chief Joe Pica said.

The attorney for the Twin W, Richard Braslow, did not return calls today.

The building and land are owned by the Twin “W” organization while the equipment inside belongs to West Windsor. The township helps fund the organization, this year providing $45,000, a $15,000 increase from last year. Shifts are split between volunteers and paid municipal workers.

Even as they refused to explain the nature of the problem, Pica, Friis, Hsueh and municipal attorney Mike Herbert said they hope the matter will be resolved quickly.

“We want to make sure everyone in the township is following the same types of rules and regulations,” Herbert said.

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