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On Election Day, Putnam County residents will be asked to vote on a Special Levy that will determine the future of fire & rescue services in Putnam County. Not only is your Teays Valley Fire Department at stake but fire & rescue services across all our communities within the county.
Putnam County Commission, Putnam County Fire Service, and Putnam County Emergency Medical Services are proposing a Special Levy that will 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 the current Fire Fee for Putnam County fire/rescue services. The Special Levy will also 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 the county budget for Putnam County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
If residents vote 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗬, the Special Levy will generate additional money for the Putnam County fire & rescue services and EMS to help provide:
•Payroll costs and some expenses for Putnam County EMS.
•Operating costs for local fire/rescue departments throughout Putnam County.
•Hire firefighters to provide adequate emergency services coverage in our communities and to address volunteer staffing shortages.
•Assist with fleet replacement costs and maintenance.
If residents vote 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗬, without the additional money, the county will be forced to reevaluate and likely reduce fire & rescue services throughout Putnam County. That could result in:
•The reduction of fire stations, manpower, and services.
•Longer response times to emergency calls, impacting the ability to protect lives.
•Significant increases in residential and commercial insurance premiums or even losses of insurance coverage.
There is no standard amount or percentage per person or business because the Special Levy fee structure is different from the current Fire Fee's. The current fire fee is calculated on square footage; the Special Levy will be calculated on assessed value. You can get information about the levy rate and how to get your assessed value here.
In the weeks leading up to Election Day, we’re asking that you learn more about what we do as a fire department, the Special Levy and its purpose, attend the informational meetings with the Fire Service Board, and please, vote on November 8th!
We will be providing meeting updates on our social media pages, so be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and subscribe to Teays Valley Fire Department on Nextdoor.
Putnam County Commission, Putnam County Fire Service, and Putnam County Emergency Medical Services are proposing a Special Levy that will 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 the current Fire Fee for Putnam County fire/rescue services. The Special Levy will also 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 the county budget for Putnam County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
If residents vote 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗬, the Special Levy will generate additional money for the Putnam County fire & rescue services and EMS to help provide:
•Payroll costs and some expenses for Putnam County EMS.
•Operating costs for local fire/rescue departments throughout Putnam County.
•Hire firefighters to provide adequate emergency services coverage in our communities and to address volunteer staffing shortages.
•Assist with fleet replacement costs and maintenance.
If residents vote 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗬, without the additional money, the county will be forced to reevaluate and likely reduce fire & rescue services throughout Putnam County. That could result in:
•The reduction of fire stations, manpower, and services.
•Longer response times to emergency calls, impacting the ability to protect lives.
•Significant increases in residential and commercial insurance premiums or even losses of insurance coverage.
There is no standard amount or percentage per person or business because the Special Levy fee structure is different from the current Fire Fee's. The current fire fee is calculated on square footage; the Special Levy will be calculated on assessed value. You can get information about the levy rate and how to get your assessed value here.
In the weeks leading up to Election Day, we’re asking that you learn more about what we do as a fire department, the Special Levy and its purpose, attend the informational meetings with the Fire Service Board, and please, vote on November 8th!
We will be providing meeting updates on our social media pages, so be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and subscribe to Teays Valley Fire Department on Nextdoor.
Firefighter/Firstresponder Friday
Is there a member of Teays Valley Fire you think deserves a little recognition? Here’s your chance!
Nominate them for Firefighter/First Responder Friday!
Any Teays Valley Fire member is eligible (firefighter, paramedic, EMT), whether they have been
nominated in the past or not. Just click here and fill out the form, then check back with us every
Friday to see who is being recognized for Firefighter/First Responder Friday!
Is there a member of Teays Valley Fire you think deserves a little recognition? Here’s your chance!
Nominate them for Firefighter/First Responder Friday!
Any Teays Valley Fire member is eligible (firefighter, paramedic, EMT), whether they have been
nominated in the past or not. Just click here and fill out the form, then check back with us every
Friday to see who is being recognized for Firefighter/First Responder Friday!
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105 South Poplar Fork Rd
Scott Depot, WV 25560
Office: (304) 757-7075
Fax: (304) 757-7717
info@teaysvalleyfire.com
Scott Depot, WV 25560
Office: (304) 757-7075
Fax: (304) 757-7717
info@teaysvalleyfire.com
Updated: 01/11/2022 pmktg
