Measure 7A: Revenue Benefits, Progress and Plans

Why SMFR asked for additional revenue 
  • Economic trends and state/national legislation that significantly decrease revenues 
  • Rapidly rising cost of construction, firefighting equipment, fire engines, routine operations 
  • Keeping up with new growth 
  • Future service enhancements for changing demographics and increasing natural and man-made hazards 
A man is smiling while organizing tools in a service vehicle marked "South Metro Facilities."
A group of people in safety gear discussing near a fire truck, with a focus on safety and emergency preparedness.
A red ambulance from South Metro Fire Rescue, parked in front of a brick fire station with large windows and red doors.
A group of firefighters and officials participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, likely for a new facility or service.
A man is smiling while organizing tools in a service vehicle marked "South Metro Facilities."
A group of people in safety gear discussing near a fire truck, with a focus on safety and emergency preparedness.
A red ambulance from South Metro Fire Rescue, parked in front of a brick fire station with large windows and red doors.
A group of firefighters and officials participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, likely for a new facility or service.
What SMFR will achieve with the voter-approved mill levy increase 
  • Maintain our service levels for fire suppression, emergency medical, special hazards, dispatch, and risk reduction 
  • Enhance services
    • Provide alternative medical care when the emergency room is not the right solution 
    • Welcome additional capacity for wildfire risk reduction efforts
  • Hire firefighters and paramedics 
  • Replace aging equipment 
  • Facilities 
    • Provide critical maintenance for aging infrastructure 
    • Build new fire stations in rapid growth areas
    • Replace an outdated fleet maintenance facility
    • Improve training grounds
  • Provide continued mental and physical health and wellness  for firefighters  and personnel
Emergency responders assist an individual on a stretcher near an ambulance on the roadside. Cloudy weather is present.
Firefighters working on a burned landscape, using equipment and a fire truck for wildfire management. Clear blue sky above.
Five firefighters in gear stand in front of a training facility with flames visible inside a container.
Two men are seated in a cozy room with a lamp, a "No Prob Llama" sign, and a peer support banner, discussing a pamphlet.
Emergency responders assist an individual on a stretcher near an ambulance on the roadside. Cloudy weather is present.
Firefighters working on a burned landscape, using equipment and a fire truck for wildfire management. Clear blue sky above.
Five firefighters in gear stand in front of a training facility with flames visible inside a container.
Two men are seated in a cozy room with a lamp, a "No Prob Llama" sign, and a peer support banner, discussing a pamphlet.
SMFR's significant projects in progress 
  • Strategic Plan complete 
  • International accreditation in final stage
  • Capital 
    • $39M transfer to Capital Fund 
    • Location for new fleet maintenance facility in progress 
    • Location for new fire station in Sterling Ranch secured 
  • Firefighter academy underway; hiring for next Fall academy 
  • Critical firefighter and officer ranks have been filled 
  • Additional resources for the protection and security of critical emergency dispatch systems 
  • Cost savings with new procurement support for purchases and contracts 
Two smiling firefighters in gear, one with a helmet, standing outdoors with a fire rescue trailer in the background.
A man with glasses and a headset, working at a desk with multiple monitors displaying maps and data.
A group of people in formal attire poses for a photo in front of a backdrop with logos and a flag.
A fireman explains equipment inside a fire truck to two people, including a child, during an outdoor demonstration.
Two smiling firefighters in gear, one with a helmet, standing outdoors with a fire rescue trailer in the background.
A man with glasses and a headset, working at a desk with multiple monitors displaying maps and data.
A group of people in formal attire poses for a photo in front of a backdrop with logos and a flag.
A fireman explains equipment inside a fire truck to two people, including a child, during an outdoor demonstration.
SMFR's 10 year plan highlights 
  • Fleet Center
  • Training Center upgrades
  • Emergency-specific response resources
  • Two new stations start operations
  • Rebuild/Renovate/Relocate 4 Stations
  • Implement capital equipment replacement plan