BRFD Fire Levy

Battle Run Fire Association is asking district voters to consider a 2-mil operating levy on Nov. 3rd

The Battle Run Fire District is proud to serve our community as a volunteer fire and EMS organization. For generations, our department has relied on dedicated volunteers who leave their homes, families, and jobs at a moment’s notice to respond when someone in our community needs help.

Years ago, many of our volunteers worked in or near the village. When an emergency occurred, they could leave work and quickly respond to the station. Today, many of our members work farther away from the community, and many employers no longer allow employees to leave their jobs when an emergency call comes in.

At the same time, the demand for our services continues to grow.

The addition of two paid personnel at the station seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

These hours were selected because they represent the time period when the district has the greatest difficulty getting enough volunteers to the station quickly.

Having personnel already at the station means that when a call comes in, we can begin responding immediately rather than waiting for volunteers who may be miles away to reach the station.

Reduce response time from 8 minutes to 1 minute.

This is particularly important for medical emergencies. When someone is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, minutes matter. Getting trained personnel to a patient quickly can provide critical care sooner and allow additional responding volunteers to arrive while care is already underway.

The goal is to provide our community with the fastest, most effective response possible, regardless of the time of day.

UNPRECEDENTED Price Increases

Since 2020, the fire and EMS industry has experienced unprecedented increases in the cost of equipment and supplies. Fire trucks, ambulances, protective equipment, medical supplies, and other essential items have become substantially more expensive, with costs in many cases doubling.

How much does a new Fire Engine cost?

A fire engine that cost about $589,000 in 2020 runs close to $1.1 million in 2025.

How much does a new Ambulance cost?

A new ambulance currently costs between $250,000 and $500,000+, which represents a massive 40% to 60% increase compared to 2020, when prices typically ranged from $150,000 to $300,000.

How long does it take to get a new fire truck in 2026?

Delivery commonly takes two to four years, and some orders are quoted at up to four and a half years — far longer than the roughly 18-month timeline departments used to expect.

BRFD Fire Levy

Battle Run Fire Association is asking district voters to consider a 2-mil operating levy on Nov. 3rd

How much will this cost voters?

How Much would this cost Voters?

Calls we responded to in 2019

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Call volume increase since 2019

Projected number of calls for 2026

Call volume increase since 2019

Levy Key Components

The addition of two paid personnel at the station seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Reduce response time from 8 minutes to 1 minute.

UNPRECEDENTED Price Increases

THAT’S WHY WE NEED YOU TO VOTE YES ON NOVEMBER 3RD!

Questions? Reach out!

Email:

Phone:

BRFD Fire Levy

Battle Run Fire Association is asking district voters to consider a 2-mil operating levy on Nov. 3rd

How much will this cost voters?

How Much would this cost Voters?

Calls we responded to in 2019

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Projected number of calls for 2026

Call volume increase since 2019

Projected number of calls for 2026

Call volume increase since 2019

Levy Key Components

The addition of two paid personnel at the station seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Reduce response time from 8 minutes to 1 minute.

UNPRECEDENTED Price Increases

THAT’S WHY WE NEED YOU TO VOTE YES ON NOVEMBER 3RD!

Questions? Reach out!

Email:

Phone:

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