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Fire chief warns of levy request as district reports rising call volume
Summary
Chief Nicholl reported the fire district runs roughly 1,700–1,970 calls per year (10-year average), that EMS calls make up most responses, and that the district will likely seek a renewed five‑year local option levy with a possible rate increase before 2027.
Chief Nicholl, representing the local fire district, told the Junction City Council on Dec. 9 that the district is a combination of career and volunteer staff, currently employing seven career personnel and about 32 volunteers. “We operate solely from property taxes,” he said, describing coverage for a roughly 67‑square‑mile district that includes Junction City.
Nicholl said the department averages about 1,970 calls per year over the…
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