Eugene, Springfield Plan Separate Fire and EMS Departments
Eugene and Springfield plan to replace their joint fire and EMS organization with two independent departments, but key transition details remain unavailable.
Fire Services
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Bothell Begins Review of Regional Fire-Service Partnership
Bothell’s City Council has started evaluating a possible move into a regional fire authority, but no merger, tax rate or final annexation decision has been approved.
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Sun City West residents to keep primary fire-district tax rate unchanged for fiscal 2026-27
The North County Fire & Medical District Board approved an unchanged primary fire-district property-tax rate for Sun City West residents for fiscal 2026-27.
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Saratoga Springs sets Aug. 11 hearing on proposed tax increase
Saratoga Springs will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase and final budget tied to police and fire service needs.
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West Allis Fire Merger Enters Implementation Phase
West Allis and Wauwatosa have begun implementing Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue after approving a joint department agreement in February.
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Perry schedules hearing on proposed 13.33% property-tax increase
Perry City has proposed a 13.33% property-tax increase for fiscal year 2026-27 and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 11.
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Herriman safety and fire districts propose tax increases for Aug. 12 hearings
Two separate Herriman taxing entities are proposing fiscal 2027 property-tax increases, with public hearings set for Aug. 12 at City Hall.
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Bothell voters will decide whether to join regional fire authority in November
Bothell voters will decide November 3, 2026, whether to annex the city fire department into the Shoreline Fire Department Regional Fire Authority.
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Leon County gives Tallahassee until Aug. 14 over fire-service agreement dispute
Leon County says Tallahassee violated the city-county fire-services agreement and must respond by Aug. 14, 2026, or face possible termination effective Sept. 30, 2028.
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Interlachen’s 2026-27 budget keeps fire, water priorities in focus
Interlachen’s proposed 2026-27 budget remains unfinished, with fire training, water infrastructure, animal services and grants under review.
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Pittsburgh announces five-year $55M Highmark- and UPMC-backed emergency deal
Mayor Corey O’Connor says Highmark and UPMC will fund $55 million over five years to upgrade Pittsburgh fire vehicles and EMS equipment, starting now.