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Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District reports higher call volume; explains ambulance area, levy and burning authority
Summary
At a council meeting the local fire district presented its 2024 annual report, noting roughly 100 more calls than last year, staffing strategies, a $1.99‑per‑$1,000 levy that funds about half the district’s revenue, and the district’s authority over burning within its jurisdiction.
Scappoose — The Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District presented its 2024 annual report Monday and briefed the City Council on ambulance coverage, staffing patterns, funding and regulation of open burning within city limits.
The fire district’s presenter summarized operational data showing an increase of about 100 calls compared with the previous year and said the majority of emergency‑medical service (EMS) clients fall into the 60‑plus age bracket. The district has adjusted daytime staffing with an Emergency Response Technician (ERT) position to match peak demand, running an up‑staffed schedule during daytime hours.
On funding, the presenter said the district’s levy is "$1.99 per thousand of assessed value and that levy covers a little over 50%, probably like 53% of our tax revenue." The presenter also told councilors that a recent, one‑time increase in collected tax revenue…
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