North Lincoln Fire & Rescue 2026 Bond Measure

On May 19th, 2026, Lincoln County voters cast their ballot.  Please vote in favor of the NLFR levy renewal. The renwewal maintains the current level of $1.22 and 24/7 staffing at both the Bob Everest and St. Clair Fire Stations.  


EXPLANATORY STATEMENT FOR COUNTY VOTERS’ PAMPHLET


Ballot Title Caption:

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District Local Option Levy Measure


Measure Number: 21-236 Word Total:          

                  (Maximum 500 words)

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue is asking District voters to renew the five-year local option levy to: (1) fund the current career firefighting staff of 21, (2) continue District Volunteer programs, (3) purchase and maintain firefighter protective equipment and (4) fund general operations of the District. 

We are asking the voters to continue to pay the current levy tax rate established 5 years ago with no increase.

The Fire District will use the resulting tax revenues to do the following:

1. Maintain the Current 21 Firefighter EMT/Paramedic positions


The Fire District continues to see a trend of increasing call volume and decreased volunteer availability. Often several emergency calls occur at the same time. It is difficult to meet this service demand.


A combination of volunteers and career staff on shift 24 hours per day, 7 days a week at fire stations has significantly reduced response times, saving lives and property. 


Three Firefighters are currently on duty at the Oceanlake Fire Station covering the north District and three Firefighters at the Taft Fire Station covering the south District. This minimum staffing level of Firefighter EMT/Paramedics will continue to be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Paid firefighters do not eliminate the District’s need for Volunteer Firefighters in any way. Volunteer Firefighters are an important part of the Fire District every day. This levy would continue the overall capabilities of the District to provide service.


2. Continue Volunteer Programs


Volunteers continue to be essential to the District’s emergency response. In order to recruit, encourage participation, and retain Volunteers, incentive programs have been established. This levy would allow the District to continue funding those Volunteer programs.


3. Purchase and Maintain firefighter Protective Equipment

Firefighter safety and protective equipment must be continually replaced and maintained for compliance with regulations. 


4. Fund General Operations of the District

This levy would allow the District to repair and maintain facilities, equipment, and fund general operations.

What is the impact if levy fails?

The current levy of $1.22 expires June 2027. If this levy expires the resulting loss of 3.8 million dollars will lay off 21 Firefighters, reduce volunteer programs and increase response times. There will be less funding for facilities and safety equipment. Maintenance will be prioritized with some not being done at all.


How is the District funded?


The District is funded through a permanent property tax base and the voter approved local option levy that expires in 2027. We also collect funds from inspections, service contracts, grants, and user fees. The Fire District is not part of, nor does it receive any funding from city, county, or state government. 85% of District funding comes from property taxes.

 

What is the cost to property taxpayers?


There will be no increase to the current levy rate of $1.22 per $1,000 of assessed value. Based on the best information available from the county assessor, the owner of property assessed at $300,000 will continue to pay an estimated $30.50 per month, or $366 per year. 



Person responsible for the content of the Explanatory Statement:


_______________________________

Rob Dahlman, Fire Chief

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1


Name of Governing Body person represents:

Board of Directors, North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1


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