Fire District Fails Staffing Standards, Seeks Rate Increase
What happened
The Frankfort Fire Protection District was found not to meet National Fire Protection Association staffing standards, according to the district’s website. The district is now asking voters to approve a rate increase for the first time in over two decades to increase staffing and address rising call volume. Chief Paul Kinsella noted that the last three house fires had only two people on the first vehicle, raising safety concerns.
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Why it matters
The district has seen call volume almost double since 2005 while staffing levels have remained nearly constant. The district lacks the capital budget to replace aging vehicles, and response times for ambulances are expected to increase as call volume continues to rise.
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Who's involved
- National Fire Protection AssociationOrganization that sets the staffing standards the district failed to meet
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