04/25/2026
Right now, the Porter Kingston Fire District provides 40 hours of staffed coverage each week.
If this levy passes, that becomes 24/7 coverage — 168 hours a week.
That means when emergencies happen at night, on weekends, or early morning, crews are already in the station, not driving from home before getting enroute.
The reality of enroute times:
* Current daytime enroute to scene: 1 minute 55 seconds
* Current after-hours enroute to scene: 7 minutes 4 seconds
That is a difference of about 5 minutes.
So the question becomes:
What does 5 minutes mean to you during an emergency?
Fire:
In 5 minutes, a small fire can become fully involved. That difference can mean saving a home or losing it.
Auto accidents:
In 5 minutes, an entrapped patient is still waiting for rescue. That difference can mean quicker extrication or worsening injuries.
EMS emergencies:
In 5 minutes, the brain is already being deprived of oxygen. That difference can mean survival or permanent damage.
What this levy changes:
* Crews staffed 24/7
* Faster enroute times at all hours
* Immediate response to fires, crashes, and medical emergencies
Emergencies do not wait for business hours. This levy ensures your fire department does not either.
Because when you call for help, 5 minutes can change everything.
