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News & Current District Issues
Ripon Consolidated Fire District Provides Update on Proposition 218 Balloting Process
On May 22, 2024, the RCFD Board of Directors held a special public meeting, during which the Proposition 218 Resolution was read, public comment was opened, and the board voted to approve the resolution.
Important Notice Regarding Proposition 218 Ballot Error
Ripon residents who recently received a Proposition 218 ballot requesting a vote on the Ripon Consolidated Fire District Parcel Assessment may have noticed an error on the ballot. The word "NOT" was inadvertently omitted from the instructions.
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Staffing Issues
The Ripon Consolidated Fire District is grappling with unprecedented staffing shortages, forcing all personnel to endure grueling mandatory overtime in order to cover the multitude of unfilled positions.
Difficulty in Providing Top-Notch Service
Shocking statistics reveal that Ripon Consolidated Fire District's response time has alarmingly increased by 3 minutes, and a staggering four times the number of people in our service area are now affected since the funding boost.
Average Response Times Are Increasing
Shocking statistics reveal that between 2010 and 2017, our tireless efforts consistently reduced the response time to reach you. However, in 2018, a concerning shift occurred, which leaves us deeply troubled.