2025 Work Continues

Hello Fellow Taxpayers,

This is Deb Hogan, a former Commissioner for the FFD board. I'm writing to inform you of a major event happening tomorrow, June 18th: a resolution to begin the dissolution process for Fishers Fire District -- as just indicated by the posted agenda for tomorrow's meeting.

Do not be alarmed: fire protection will not disappear. Firefighters will continue their duties. The board will likely ask the Town of Victor to determine coverage, as previous attempts at consolidation with neighboring districts (Mendon, Honeoye Falls, Victor, Farmington) failed, despite Fishers frequently assisting them at no cost.

Fishers' call volume does not reflect actual fires. In the last five years, there have been only 4-5 minor fire calls. Most of the 1200 remaining calls were for motor vehicle accidents, assisting other districts, and courtesy calls. NYS law also requires a separate ambulance provider, leading to double service costs for taxpayers.

Why is this happening? Runaway taxes. Our 5,000 residents are funding a $5+ million operation that other districts have exploited. The Fishers firefighter union demands unrealistic benefits and pay increases. My FFD taxes have increased 600% (from $200 to $1418), while Town taxes have remained stable for 10 years. My taxes will likely triple to $4,200 in the next five years due to retirements and union contracts.

How can you help? Plan to attend the public hearing, at the next board meeting, on July 16th, 7pm at Station #2 to support dissolution. In the meantime, feel free to send questions or comments to fishersfd@fishersfd.org.

In 2020, I promised to work for dissolution if the board didn't scale back. Now, our taxpayer-led coalition has replaced the old board, and they are doing a magnificent job. Let's support them to control our taxes.

I support dissolution as the ONLY alternative left!