History

In the fall of 1982 the Western Taney County Fire Protection District was formed by a vote of the citizens of Western Taney County when it was seen that the need existed to improve on the fire protection that was being provided.  On April 7 1998, after a vote of the people, the 60 square miles of the J & JJ area were added. That area is currently covered by station 8. On October 15, 2003 the fire district entered into agreement with the City of Hollister to merge the Hollister Fire Department and Western Taney County Fire District.

MISSION

To proudly protect the lives and property by providing prompt, skillful, cost-effective fire protection and life safety services to the citizens and visitors within the boundaries of the Western Taney County Fire Protection District.

 

FINANCES

The district is a tax supported entity of Taney County. The current tax assessment rate is $.38 per $100.00 assessed value of real estate and personal property.

 

COVERAGE

The district currently covers approximately 212 square miles of the western third of Taney County excluding the city of Branson.

 

STAFFING

The district is governed by a three member Board of Directors who are elected to a six year term by the citizens of the district. Currently the district has 90 volunteer and employs a full time paid Fire Chief, Assistant Chief / Training Officer, Assistant Chief/Fire Prevention, Apparatus Technician and an Office Manager.

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