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 of the public, and various staff members. The goal is to solicit one person from each of our three zones; the Lake of the Pines area, Dog Bar Road area and the McCourtney/Perimeter road areas. The commitment will be for one year.

If interested, please email Business Manager, Danette Austin at daustin@higginsfire.org.

Requirements: must be over the age of 18, show proof of residency, and attend monthly meetings to be held the 4th Thursday of every month at Higgins Fire Station 21 located at the intersection of Hwy 49 and Combie Road in the Lake of The Pines Area. The meetings will begin at 7:00 pm.

The first meeting will be April 27. The deadline to apply will be April 18, and selection to be made at the regular scheduled Board of Directors meeting Wednesday April 19 at 7:00pm.

Thank you and we are looking forward to your participation and input.