A local community has a critical need to add full time fire support and cross-trained staff to also provide emergency services.
Fort Atkinson voters will head to the polls April 5th to consider a just under $770,000 referendum.
City Council President Chris Scherer says the intention is to cover the cost of two additional police officers, six full-time firefighter paramedics, and six full time firefighter/EMT’s.
Scherer says the City can’t continue with a volunteer-reliant fire department. Combining fire and EMS is the most sustainable option for taxpayers as well as provides the revenue for the fire service.
Scherer says the cost to the owner of a $160,000 home would be about $131 a year.
The City is holding informational meetings for the community on February 22nd and March 9th.
