1/4 Cent Fire Department Improvement Sales Tax


City property taxes reduced by 17% 
for city residents on home, business property and personal property.
  • Increased Medical Services
    • The current first responder service would be upgraded to Advanced Life Support service provided by firefighter paramedics.  
  • Improved response times to all 911 calls by relocating  three fire stations and implementing computers on all in-service fire companies.
  • Upgraded and additional rescue equipment  such as Thermal Imaging Cameras, bunker gear, air packs, life-saving medical equipment.
  • Increased fire prevention and public education programs
  • Increased savings on your fire insurance rates by lowering the I.S.O. rating for Jefferson City residents. 


The Facts
The JCFD responds to over 4,500 911 calls a year -approximately 12 calls per day.
45% of JCFD calls involve non-residents of Jefferson City.
59% of JCFD calls are medical emergencies providing basic life support
services until an ambulance arrives. 
41% of JCFD calls are structure fires, vehicle extrications, hazardous materials incidents and specialty rescues.
78% of people will need 911 services in their lifetime.