Formation of the fire district provides the following advantages to Lincoln County and the residents of the service plan area:
A. The fire district will provide the day to day fire protection and emergency medical services required and expected in modern communities;
B. The fire district will provide local residents with immediate response to fire protection and EMS needs;
C. The fire district will be responsible for most fire protection and EMS related capital projects, including financing and construction;
D. As authorized by law, the fire district will be responsible for establishing rates, tolls, charges, special assessments, and in cooperation with Lincoln County, ad valorem tax levies for the services it provides; and
E. The fire district will support resolution of broader regional fire protection and EMS issues of concern to Lincoln County and other jurisdictions. (Res. 2005-07, 5-4-2005)