The operations of the Fire District should be an open book. Everyone should know what we are doing and why and that there are no hidden agendas or political motives.
A transparent Fire District should:
- Increase communication internally and externally by broadcasting meetings, holding workshops, hosting open houses at fire stations across the District, and directly addressing the concerns of our residents and staff.
- Rely on members of the Fire District (the people doing the job) as “subject matter experts” in making decisions.
- Create an official Fire District social media presence to provide timely information on critical incidents, public education campaigns, service call volume, district news and just to celebrate the outstanding work of all our district staff.
- Use a critical eye to create an annual budget that is accountable to the taxpayer while at the same time maximizing your service and fire protection. This means life safety, protecting property, and the impact on homeowner insurance rates. The 2023 Fire District Budget is $5.2 million. You should expect to get your money’s worth.
