LOP/South Nevada County Area March 31, 2020 – The senior management and Board of Directors of the Higgins Area Fire Protection District acknowledge the loss of Measure I in the recent election. While some 58% of the voters approved, the Measure was unable to attain the necessary two-thirds support as required under the 1978 Proposition […]
Pete Marchinek, Public Information Officer, Higgins Fire District
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Higgins Fire District Ballot Measure I
LOP/South Nevada County Area February 25, 2020 – The Higgins Area Fire Protection District covers a total of 91 square miles of South Nevada County and serves approximately 4,300 households, some 14,000 permanent residents, 150 businesses, and 6 school campuses. The proposed new assessment will replace the 40-year-old $25 per residence annual tax with a […]
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Higgins Fire District proposes ballot measure to update 40-year old assessment
July 11, 2019 – The Higgins Fire District Board of Directors has unanimously voted to proceed with drafting a Ballot Measure for the 2020 Primary Election to be held March 3rd, 2020. The Higgins Fire District covers a total of 91 square miles in South Nevada County and serves approximately 4300 households, 150 businesses, and […]
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Higgins Fire District holds successful “Fill the boot for burns” Boot Drive
February 11, 2019 – Over the weekend Higgins Fire District conducted the first “Fill the boot for burns” drive in three years in South Nevada County. In three hours we raised $4,047.50 for the Burn Institute, we are thankful for the tremendous community support. The Firefighter’s Burn Institute offers many programs and services for burn […]
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Higgins Fire District Strategic Planning Committee applications open now
LOP/South Nevada County Area, January 16, 2019 – Are you concerned about the future of the Higgins Fire District? Would you like your voice heard? Then we are looking for YOU on our Strategic Planning Committee. The Board of Directors voted to create a standing committee for strategic planning comprised of two board members, three […]
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Higgins Fire Protection District Open House October 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM
South Nevada County-Auburn/Grass Valley October 9, 2018 – Higgins Fire Protection District announces their annual Open House featuring fun and information for all ages including: SPECIAL APPEARANCES by Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog MEET & GREET your local Higgins and Cal FIRE Firefighters ANTIQUE & MODERN FIRE ENGINES: Have your picture taken […]
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Higgins Fire District Announces Formation of Strategic Planning Committee
LOP/South Nevada County Area, February 28, 2017 – Are you concerned about the future of the Higgins Fire District? Would you like your voice heard? Then we are looking for YOU on our Strategic Planning Committee. The Board of Directors voted to create a standing committee for strategic planning comprised of two board members, three members […]
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Higgins Fire District Announces Station 23 Will Remain Open
LOP/South Nevada County Area January 16, 2017 – As of January 16, 2017 please be advised of the changes to the staffing affecting the Higgins Area Fire Protection District which provides fire protection and emergency service response to an estimated 12,000 permanent residents in southern Nevada County encompassing 91-square miles. Station 21 off Combie Road […]