The North Bannock Fire District plans to ask voters in May to approve a $500,000 annual levy to fund future operations of its volunteer fire department.
If the new levy is approved, district officials say they’d be able to move forward with plans to build a second fire station in the Pocatello Creek Road neighborhood. Furthermore, the district’s property owners would enjoy a significant savings over what they’re currently paying.
Fire district commissioners discussed the vote, which will need a two-thirds majority to pass, during a Friday meeting. For years, the district contracted with the city of Chubbuck for emergency and fire services. However, Chubbuck notified the department in late November of 2018 that the city could no longer afford to continue the arrangement. The North Bannock Fire Department, staffed by volunteers, formed in October of 2019 to assume those duties.