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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC. Presentation - FP-5 Grand Terrace - FINALwww.sbcfire.org San Bernardino County Fire Protection District FP-5 What is it, and what is its impact? Dan Munsey, Fire Chief/Fire Warden February 13, 2024 www.sbcfire.orgSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District Duty, Honor, Community Measure W -March 2024 Ballot Measure Proposed Measure W will appear on the ballot in this year’s March primary election. It gives voters the opportunity to repeal or retain Service Zone FP- 5. If a majority of the voters vote “yes,” the special tax for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Service Zone FP-5 will be repealed. If a majority of the voters vote “no,” the special tax will not be repealed. www.sbcfire.orgSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District Duty, Honor, Community San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (“County Fire”) •19,278 square miles: 78% of this is state or federal land •We are a California special district and not a department of San Bernardino County •We are bound by the Fire Protection District Law (California Health & Safety Code §13800, et seq.) •In 2023, we received almost 196,000 calls for emergency service -emergency medical, hazardous materials, rescues, aircraft, marine, and many other “all-hazard” emergencies. www.sbcfire.orgSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District Duty, Honor, Community What is FP-5? •An annual assessment voted for by residents in 2008 to provide for Fire, Rescue and EMS services by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District •This assessment was expanded in 2018 to include all areas where County Fire provides emergency services •FP-5 currently accounts for 19% of County Fire’s annual operating budget •FP-5 directly pays for fire stations www.sbcfire.orgSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District Duty, Honor, Community Calls for Service in the City of Grand Terrace Total Responses Within the City-2023 1,447 Responses for Medic Engine 23 -2023 1,608 www.sbcfire.orgSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District Duty, Honor, Community How does FP-5 impact the City of Grand Terrace? •Revenue must be spent in the zone in which it is collected •The Community has 1 fire station •Medic Engine 23 •FP-5 revenue supports •3-0 staffing •Paramedic staffing on Medic Engine 23 •Hand crews and heavy equipment •Fleet upgrade and replacement •Station maintenance and improvements www.sbcfire.orgSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District Duty, Honor, Community What’s projected to happen without FP-5? •There is currently no replacement revenue available •Fire Station 23 is significantly funded by FP-5 •Possible reduction in staffing •Possible station closures •Expected increase in response times •Expected increase in insurance premiums www.sbcfire.orgSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District Duty, Honor, Community What’s projected to happen if FP-5 is not repealed? •Maintain funding revenue for Station 23 •Maintain current staffing and resource levels www.sbcfire.org San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Questions?