When South Pierce Fire and Rescue’s Levy Lid Lift failed in 2017 it equated to a $700,000 loss in revenue. Now the district is asking voters to restore the levy amount.
The cut means the district has had to “brown out a station for a day,” said Fire Chief Lloyd Galey, meaning a segment of the district doesn’t have a unit in service.
The district covers 140 square miles with less than 30 career staff members, leading to smaller crew numbers, less stations being manned and longer response times.
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