Fewer First-Responders
Cuts
proposed by the
City Manager will
reduce the
number of
firefighters and
paramedics ready
to respond to
your needs.
Reductions in
first-responders
can mean longer
response times
to handle a
fire, medical
emergency or
homeland
security
emergency.
Everyday,
firefighters and
paramedics put
their lives on
the line - ready
to serve you and
our community.
Proposed cuts in
emergency
services may
keep us away
when you need us
most.
Longer Response Times
In
2008, Evanston
firefighters and
paramedics
responded to
over 9,000 calls
with a team
averaging 26
first-responders
on duty every
day. Proposed
cuts may mean a
longer response
time when
seconds count to
preserve a life
or save
property.
Disaster Response
When
a natural or
man-made
disaster occurs,
Evanston depends
on its fire and
paramedic
first-responders.
Cuts proposed
place specialty
response units
on the chopping
block. Help
your
firefighters and
paramedics be
prepared when
our community
and city need us
most.
Higher Insurance Costs
Evanston
enjoys lower
insurance rates
because of the
Evanston Fire
Dept's Class 3
ISO rating.
Cuts proposed
will impact our
ISO rating, and
may mean
insurance policy
costs will rise
as a result.
