Firefighters Ask for Tax Boost | Denver News

Evergreen Fire Rescue is asking voters to approve a 0.89% sales tax hike this November to fund critical emergency services. With costs for gear and vehicles soaring—emergency trucks up 263% since 2004—and staffing at just 50%, the department faces mounting pressure. Call volume has jumped 107% as the population ages, and aging stations and decades-old trucks can’t keep up. The tax, projected to bring in $5 million annually, would help hire more staff, upgrade stations, recruit volunteers, and combat wildfires—offering a lifeline when property taxes are capped by state law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e02c5ec03b1b5d88