Having full time firefighters on duty 24/7 is imperative to the safety of our community for the following reasons:

1. Full time staffing allows for quicker response times to all types of emergencies

2. You have 2-3 minutes to escape a house fire today, compared to 30 years ago when you had 15-17 minutes. A quicker response time may save you and your families life.

3. If you have a medical emergency, the quicker care can begin the better chance at survival you will have.
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4. The Hillsboro Fire District has experienced an increase in call volume. Our staff cannot safely operate with only 2 people on duty 24/7.