(Chambersburg) -- A sharp decline in revenue has forced at least two central Pennsylvania communities to reexamine their public safety budgets for the next fiscal year. Borough council members in Chambersburg, Franklin County are scheduled to vote next week on a nearly $100 million spending plan that would cut eight firefighter jobs. Council President William McLaughlin says the fire department is one of the most costly for the borough. McLaughlin says the borough could raise taxes to generate revenue, but he doesn't think it's a good idea. "Chambersburg is a graying community, with more people on fixed incomes," he says. "They're also up against the wall, and raising taxes, it's not the wise thing to do." Rick Schuettler, deputy executive director of the Pennsylvania League of Cities & Municipalities, says cutting public safety budgets has become a real issue for many municipalities around the commonwealth. "I don't think it matters so much the size. As long as you're full serviced, you're looking at ways you can balance your budget," he says. "I certainly think it's exacerbated in cities and larger boroughs like Chambersburg, though." Schuettler says some communities could organize volunteer fire departments, which would offer services at a cheaper cost. York Mayor Kim Bracey has also proposed getting rid of three firefighter jobs for 2012 in her $96 million budget plan.