The fire district needs our support | TheUnion.com <meta name="description" content="Every now and then something comes up that we need to pay attention to and then do something. This is one of those times, and the “something&# (read more) <meta name="keywords" content="The fire district support Every pay attention This times 8220 8221 step support Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Consolidated voters Special District approve 8220 Fire Protection Emergency Medical Response Services Measure 8221 The district thirds majority pass measure vote important case Missing mark consequences All The Grass Valley Nevada City play shared responsibilities current Joint Powers Agreement cities Consolidated That cooperative arrangement e mutual aid entire area stronger level service faster response times Jan 25 Nevada City City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2012 03 endorsing Consolidated ballot measure Regardless live western Nevada County affected outcome measure Consolidated responder Nevada City Grass Valley Penn Valley Rough Ready Higgins Ophir Hill North San Juan Tahoe National Forest town Washington Cal Fire And district boundaries Consolidated responds vehicle accidents Bear Valley 8212 If Consolidated ability supply current level service impaired measure pass direct impact entire area Responders travel answer calls 8212 seconds critical life affecting difference But important measure approved adequate funding restored Consolidated readiness react fully quickly compromised In sense public safety entitlement set services government protect As member community response calls Generally don pay attention takes give level service expect strained current system That nature expectations Opposing measure short sighted good reason dissent issue Of Consolidated capability hold current high level service jeopardized slightest Consolidated coming isn genuine compelling The revenue expected measure success wouldn growth expansion opportunity Not Funding measure sustain district This ballot measure isn ideologies shouldn allowed lost political agendas This public safety community There cost attached measure don claim nominal assessment Consolidated 15 cents day remarkably prudent investment Finally Voting favor measure encouraging carries clear statement dedication Consolidated personnel 8212 men women work hard ensure public safety that message heard widely resonate Put simply Consolidated commitment community honest Our reply district strong equally honest Robert Bergman member Nevada City Council Grass Valley Nevada County California <meta name="location" content="Every now and then something comes up that we need to pay attention to and then do something. This is one of those times, and the “something” is to step up and support the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District. Consolidated is asking the voters in the Special District to approve its “Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Response Services Measure.” The district needs a two-thirds majority to pass the measure, and that makes each vote more important than is usually the case. Missing this mark will have consequences for all of us. All of us. The Grass Valley and Nevada City come directly into play because of the shared responsibilities under the current Joint Powers Agreement between the cities and Consolidated. That cooperative arrangement, i.e., mutual aid, gives the entire area a stronger level of service and faster response times (on Jan. 25, the Nevada City City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2012-03 endorsing Consolidated's ballot measure.) Regardless of where you live in western Nevada County, you will be affected by the outcome of this measure. Consolidated is the first or second responder for Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, Higgins, Ophir Hill, North San Juan, the Tahoe National Forest, the town of Washington, and Cal Fire. And although it is outside the district's boundaries, Consolidated responds to vehicle accidents all the way up to Bear Valley — because nobody else will. If Consolidated's ability to supply its current level of service is impaired, as it will be if this measure does not pass, that will have a direct impact on the entire area. Responders may have to travel farther and fewer of them will likely be available to answer calls — when seconds can make a critical, life-affecting difference. But, if this important measure is approved, adequate funding will be restored and Consolidated's readiness to react as fully and quickly as it has all along will not be compromised. In a sense, most of us look at public safety as an entitlement, a set of services that the government will always have available to protect us. As a member of a community we want to know that there will be an immediate response to calls for help. Generally, though, we don't pay enough attention to just what it takes to give us the level of service we need and expect, or really how strained the current system is. That's the nature of expectations. Opposing this measure is very, very short-sighted, and I just cannot see any good reason for dissent on this issue. Of course, no one wants Consolidated's capability to hold its current (high) level of service to be jeopardized in the slightest, and Consolidated would not be coming to you if the need now isn't genuine and compelling. The revenue expected from the measure's success wouldn't be a growth or expansion opportunity. Not at all. Funding from this measure would do no more than sustain the district. This ballot measure isn't about ideologies, and it shouldn't be allowed to get lost in political agendas. This is about public safety and the well-being of our community, and nothing more. There is a cost attached to the measure, yes, but I don't see how anyone can fairly claim that the nominal assessment Consolidated is asking for (less than 15 cents a day) is not a remarkably prudent investment. Finally, think about this: Voting in favor of the measure and encouraging others to do the same carries with it a clear statement that you see the dedication of Consolidated's personnel — and all of the men and women who work hard to ensure the public's safety. I know that that message will be heard widely and it will resonate with them. Put simply then, Consolidated's commitment to this community is an honest one. Our reply to the district now should be just as strong and equally honest. 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