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North County RFA reports staffing levels, new ALS interlocal and levy plan; two stations need replacement, agency says

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North County Regional Fire Authority reported that Stations 46 and 48 in Arlington were the busiest in the first quarter and announced a new interlocal agreement with Fire District 21 to co‑staff medic 46 daily beginning June 1; the RFA also plans a levy lid‑lift to raise the levy from $1.32 to $1.50 per $1,000 assessed value.

Dave Gasky, representing North County Regional Fire Authority (RFA), presented the RFA’s first‑quarter report and highlighted staffing, mutual‑aid balances, new ALS arrangements and upcoming levy planning.

Gasky said the RFA staffed Station 96 (near the Skagit County line) 60 of 90 days during the quarter and that Stations 46 and 48 in Arlington were the busiest (Station 48: 1,348 calls; Station 46: 824 calls). The RFA recorded 1,320 patient transports during the period, with Cascade Valley Hospital receiving the highest number of transports (562), followed by Providence Everett and Skagit facilities.

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