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Fiscal Year |
Number of Firefighters* |
Number of Firefighters per 1000 residents |
Operating Budget** |
| 2008-2009 |
473 |
1.76 |
$36,553,551 |
| 2007-2008 |
371 |
1.41 |
$34,409,742 |
| 2006-2007 |
351 |
1.38 |
$30,323,929 |
| 2005-2006 |
291 |
1.23 |
$24,589,623 |
| 2004-2005 |
246 |
1.06 |
$19,554,352 |
| 2003-2004 |
219 |
0.96 |
$17,141,934 |
| 2002-2003 |
189 |
0.85 |
$15,081,262 |
| 2001-2002 |
173 |
0.80 |
$12,222,887 |
| 2000-2001 |
157 |
0.74 |
$12,730,101 |
| 1999-2000 |
157 |
0.78 |
$11,427,872 |
| 1998-1999 |
128 |
0.65 |
$10,322,920 |
* This includes line personnel only, or those working shifts and
represented by Local 3169 (the union).
** The
operating budget includes personnel, operating expenses and debt
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Marion County Fire Rescue relies on
several funding sources to pay for its exceptional service,
including a non-ad valorem fire assessment based on benefit of
service; general fund millage based on property values; impact fees
based on new development and other fees for building inspections,
hazmat spills and illegal burns.
Funding Sources Quick Guide
Non-Ad Valorem Assessment
- Non countywide MSTU based on benefit of service, not property
values
- Everyone pays
- The residential rate, or $165.99, has remained the same for three
years
Millage Rate for EMS and Exempt Properties
- Non countywide MSTU
- 0.83 Mils second year in a row
Millage Rate for Ambulance Service
- 0.4 Mils in county's general fund
Fees for Services
- Ambulance transport and stand-by service fees
- Building inspections and plans review
- Hazmat responses
- Illegal burn fines
Impact Fees
- On new construction
Grants
- Received $2.5 million in grant funding since 2001 |
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Per parcel assessments do not
increase unless the Marion County Board of County
Commissioners takes action. Meetings are open to the public and
comments from citizens are welcomed and appreciated. |
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