The Whitefish Fire Service Area has district petition

Why form a district? Our residents have made it clear that they want a 24-7 response and want us to continue with contracted services with Whitefish City Fire. We also know we need additional firefighters and stations in our area. A fire district provides a fairer method of revenue based on property value, rather than the same flat rate fee that all homes pay now. The residents of the WFSA will need to decide what they want their fire district to look like. In the months ahead, residents will have a chance to voice their opinions at several public venues that will seek their feedback.
As a fire service area, our rate is currently established by the Flathead County Commissioners. By establishing a fire district, residents will have a say on rates by voting on any proposed requests. It’s time to move forward and give our firefighters the resources and staffing they need to be successful on your worst day. We hope you will help us with the petition process and District planning in the months ahead. We want to thank everyone that has signed up so far. Signing the petition is easy. You can download a copy at whitefishfireservicearea.org. Print off the petition, sign in ink and mail it in. You can also contact us at the same web address, and we can meet with your HOA or community meeting. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you,

DC Haas, executive director, Whitefish Fire Service Area