For years in their annual status report, the Danbury Fire Department has recommended that some volunteer fire companies be consolidated because of aging and outdated fire houses.  The Newstimes reports that the dwindling numbers of volunteers has forced the companies to more seriously consider how to effectively coordinate firefighters.  Water Witch Hose Company No. 7 unanimously voted to join Padanaram Hose, Germantown and Beaver Brook Volunteer Fire Companies.  Discussions are reportedly in the early stages and there was no decision on which firehouse would be the main headquarters for the volunteers and where to store each piece of equipment.  Danbury has five career and the 12 volunteer fire stations.