Protection District Est. 1932 · District 13
Equipped to Save Lives.
Prepared for Every Emergency.
Two proposals. One complete plan to keep our community protected now and in the future.
On April 7, voters in the Fenton Fire Protection District will decide on Proposition F and Proposition D. Together, they form a complete plan that addresses both day-to-day operations and long-term emergency service needs. Each appears separately on the ballot and requires a separate vote.
Hear From Our Chief
Every Second
Counts.
When you call 911, you expect help to arrive fast — with the right equipment and the right training to save your life.
Right now, Fenton Fire’s firefighter/paramedics are responding to more calls every year. Medical standards are rising. Equipment is aging. The need is real.
Propositions F and D are a direct investment in the people who run toward emergencies so our community doesn’t have to face them alone.
Equipped to Save Lives
Prepared for Every Emergency
A Smart Plan for Safety
A New Way to Fund Emergency Services
Proposition F — One-Percent Sales Tax
What Is Proposition F?
As our community grows, so does the demand for emergency services. Prop F would create a one-percent (1¢) sales tax to provide stable, long-term funding for modern ambulance equipment, advanced paramedic training, and improved care for our community.
If approved, Missouri law requires the district to reduce property tax collections by an amount equal to half of the previous year’s sales tax revenue — meaning residents pay less in property taxes while the district continues to deliver high-quality emergency services.
Creates a one-percent sales tax to fund fire and EMS operations across the district.
Missouri law requires the district to reduce property tax collections if this passes.
Does not apply to gas, prescriptions, feminine products, diapers, or most groceries.
Shoppers and visitors in Fenton contribute to the services they benefit from.
“This proposal forms a complete plan that addresses both day-to-day operations and long-term emergency service needs.”— Chief Kaminski, Fenton Fire Protection District
Modern Equipment. Safer Community. Same Tax Rate.
Proposition D — $18 Million Bond Issue
What Is Proposition D?
Proposition D would authorize the Fenton Fire Protection District to issue approximately $18 million in bonds to replace aging fire trucks and ambulances, expand advanced paramedic training, and upgrade emergency response equipment.
This is a zero-tax-rate-change bond — meaning new borrowing is timed to replace old debt as it’s paid off. Residents will see no increase in their property taxes.
Authorizes bond issuance for critical equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure.
New bonds are timed to replace old debt as it’s paid off — zero impact to your tax rate.
Modern equipment and vehicles help ensure help arrives when every second counts.
Smart, long-term financial approach to maintaining dependable emergency services.
How Does a Bond Work?
Bonds allow fire districts to borrow money for equipment and facilities without raising the current property tax rate. Fenton Fire times new bonds to replace older bonds as they are paid off — so residents see no increase in their property taxes. This approach allows the district to make critical investments while remaining responsible with taxpayer dollars.
Old bond debt is paid off
New bonds replace old at same rate
Modern equipment, no rate increase
January 2026 Community Survey
Our Community Supports This Plan
Agree the district must have adequate funding for essential medical equipment and supplies
Agree it is important to provide up-to-date training to firefighter/paramedics
Agree it is important to regularly replace firefighter/paramedic equipment and safety gear
More likely to support proposals funding replacement of outdated emergency medical equipment
Why Both Proposals Matter
Proposition F and Proposition D work together — one ensures ongoing operations are funded efficiently, the other ensures our firefighter/paramedics have the modern equipment needed to save lives.
Our firefighter/paramedics protect more than lives. They protect homes, neighborhoods, and the value of everything our community has worked hard to build. When a medical emergency happens, care begins before the ambulance ever reaches the hospital.
Proposition F
Funds the day-to-day: equipment, training, medications, and essential operations. A smarter funding model that reduces what property owners pay while improving service quality for everyone.
Proposition D
Invests in the long-term: new ambulances, fire trucks, and critical care capabilities. Responsible bond financing that replaces aging infrastructure without raising your property tax rate.
Have Questions?
We’re happy to answer any questions about Proposition F or Proposition D. Reach out to us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Proposition F would create a one-percent sales tax to provide stable, long-term funding for modern ambulance equipment, advanced paramedic training, and improved care for our community. If approved, Missouri law requires the district to reduce property tax collections by an amount equal to half of the previous year’s sales tax revenue.
Proposition D would authorize the Fenton Fire Protection District to issue approximately $18 million in bonds to replace aging fire trucks and ambulances, expand advanced paramedic training, and upgrade emergency response equipment — with no increase to the current property tax rate.
No. Prop D is a zero-tax-rate-change bond — new borrowing replaces old debt as it is paid off, so residents see no increase. If Prop F passes, Missouri law actually requires the district to reduce property taxes by half of what the sales tax generates — meaning your property tax bill goes down.
No. The sales tax does not apply to gas, prescriptions, feminine products, diapers, or most groceries. Visitors and shoppers in Fenton will help fund the services they benefit from.
Additional frequently asked questions will be added here. If you have a question in the meantime, please reach out to us at pr@fentonfire.org.
Vote April 7, 2026
Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Contact your local election authority for polling location information.