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How would you feel if your community’s fire department lost 40% of its funding overnight? On this episode of Pflugerville on Fire, we sit down with Chief Nick Perkins to discuss the dire consequences of abolishing the sales tax revenue that sustains the Pflugerville Fire Department. Chief Perkins shares his candid thoughts on how laying off 133 firefighters and closing multiple fire stations would drastically increase response times and compromise emergency services. This isn't just about numbers; it’s about lives and property at stake.

We also take a closer look at Travis County ESD 2's financial structure and why the 2014 sales tax measure is so critical. Through vivid accounts, including a recent brush fire, we illustrate how defunding would severely impact firefighter safety, training programs, and essential services like advanced life support and ambulance services. Chief Perkins clears up common misconceptions and highlights the cost-efficiency and transparency of the department compared to similar fire departments in central Texas.

Learn more about the department's ISO Rating that keeps commercial and some homeowner's insurance rates low.

Read the study published by the Perryman Group on the economic benefits & potential cost savings from Emergency Services Districts.

Learn the facts on the Pflugerville Fire Department's website.