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Fire District Seeks Voter Approval for New Funding | Sacramento News
Ripon’s fire district is asking voters to approve a new benefit assessment that could bring in $1.7 million annually—enough to hire six new firefighters and finally open their long-idled second station. With only one engine and ambulance serving 20,000 residents and staffing far below national averages, crews are stretched thin, often exhausted from constant calls. A recent vegetation fire showed the strain: five firefighters—including Chief Eric DeHart—had to call in help from other agencies. Despite years of failed attempts to secure funding from city, county, or state sources, the district…
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