Fire District Solved Half the Problem, Asks Voters to Solve Other Half - The New Era

The New Era

Fire District Solved Half the Problem, Asks Voters to Solve Other Half - The New Era

Like many rural fire districts faced with rising costs and mandated EMS write-offs, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District finds itself looking for ways to sustain its services and keep its community safe. As such, Chief Nick Tyler started a program as a way to increase revenue and services, but will put out a bond request this month in the hope that voters will help fund what the new program cannot. File photo In 2017, voters approved a seven-y…