How does merging the Sebastopol Fire Department with the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District save money?

How does merging the Sebastopol Fire Department with the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District save money?

February 10, 2025

• Running our own fire department at a level of service near what we could do with a merged Department would cost about $4.4 million per year.
• By joining with Gold Ridge, it will cost about $3.3 million, or $1.1 million less. 
• A combined Department will likely not need as many trucks and engines in the future.