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What is a Fire Levy?
A fire levy is a tax that is paid yearly that will benefit all the fire departments in Raleigh County as well as the residents. This amount will be added into your real estate taxes.

How much will it cost me?
The estimated cost will be on average $52.00 per year. By obtaining this amount, we will be able to afford to buy gear and equipment that meets the national requirements that is set up by the National Fire Protection Agency (N.F.P.A.).

What all can this money be used for?
The expenditures allowed from these funds include: fire station construction, buildings and grounds, maintenance of buildings and grounds, utilities, telephones, television/internet service, insurance of all types, vehicle and maintenance expenses of all types, office equipment, accounting expenses, training expenses, and the construction and maintenance of training areas, purchase of firefighting equipment, repair of communication equipment.

What can the money NOT be used for?
Expenditures which CANNOT be made from these funds include: salaries, emergency warning lights or sirens for the use of individual firefighters, dress or parade uniforms, badges, or patches for individuals, kitchen appliances, meals, or anything deemed for personal use.

Why do we need the levy?
Due to the constantly rising cost of workers compensation, insurance, utilities, and fuel. Most departments do not have enough money in their yearly budget to afford proper equipment for their firefighters. Without the levy, many of the fire departments will be forced to close their doors. If this happens, it will take twice as long for the next closest fire department to respond to an emergency and it will make Homeowner's Insurance Premiums skyrocket.

Who will benefit from the levy?
All residents of Raleigh County and the fourteen fire departments will benefit from the levy.

When will we be able to vote?
May 8th, 2012

How will the Fire Levy benefit me?
Being able to maintain the stations, fire trucks, gear, etc., will lower each station's ISO rating. Once the ISO rating lowers, so will your homeowner's insurance premiums..

Where can I direct further questions regarding the fire levy?
Further questions regarding the fire levy can be sent via the "Contact" page above.