As the August 3, 2021 Cass County Special Election approaches, we want to give you some context for the proposed Fire Protection Sales Tax.
Did you know that in Belton – a community that has had a Fire Protection Sales Tax in place for several years – the Belton Fire Department handles about 4,500 medical calls each year.
Did you know that each day Belton FD handles these calls with 14 staff per shift, 2 full-time stations and 3 ambulances.
Did you know that in Harrisonville - a community that currently does not have a Fire Protection Sales Tax – Harrisonville Emergency Services handles about 3,800 medical calls each year.
Did you know that each day Harrisonville EMS handles these calls with 7 staff per shift, 1 full-time stations and 2 ambulances.
For more information about the upcoming Fire Protection Sales Tax vote, visit >> https://ci.harrisonville.mo.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1506
