KOMO News
AUBURN, Wash. — Fire District 44 in unincorporated South King County is in danger of losing critical funding, making an upcoming vote what could be for some a lifesaving decision.
Every year King County District 44 provides service on more than 200 calls for fires, medical care and water rescues. They serve 70 miles of unincorporated areas in Auburn, Kent, Covington, and Enumclaw. “We’re running the fire department today on about the same funds we were getting 12 years ago,” said Chief Greg Smith of King County Fire District 44.
Because of reduced property values, the district has lost $1.8 million in the last four years. If the levy doesn’t pass, fire and emergency services will change in 2014.
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