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Stats

The Numbers

Below is a list of data that highlights just how bad the situation is.

The Issues

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Understaffed

– 162% increase in calls since 1990 –

– 33% turnover rate in PT staff; high onboarding cost –

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Fire Prevention

– 47% commercial calls –

– Response time delayed by high demand EMS –

– Second EMS crew needed –

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Reliable Equipment

– Four out of five fleet is past expected service life –

– No back-up equipment –

– Frequent breakdowns –

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Facility Upgrades

– Persistent roof leaks –

– Female shower/locker areas needed –

– Buildout South Station for full time crew –

What Is the True Cost?

We are often asked how property taxes will be affected by passing the referendum...the truth? It could cost you more to be reassigned to a neighboring fire protection district than it would be to vote YES for this referendum.

Tax Rate Comparison by District

The below table compares the taxes paid to the fire district based on the value of your home:

Home Value Current WFPD Proposed WFPD Warrenville Carol Stream West Chicago
Tax Rate 0.3637 0.6469 0.6161 0.7694 09.295
$150,000 $181.85 $323.45 $308.05 $384.70 $464.75
$200,000 $242.47 $431.27 $410.73 $512.93 $619.67
$250,000 $303.08 $539.08 $513.42 $641.17 $774.58
$300,000 $363.70 $646.90 $616.10 $769.40 $929.50
$400,000 $484.93 $862.53 $821.47 $1,025.87 $1,239.33

Source: DuPage County Clerk, 4/2/2020

How New Funds Will be Used

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 Source: Winfield Fire Protection District

Learn more about how tax money will be used by visting the Goals page.

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WFPD Call and Activity Data

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Total Responses 1560 1544 1633 1630 1634 1670 1805 1805 1978 2019 2079 2109
EMS Response 1069 1022 1096 1098 1094 1184 1289 1326 1430 1504 1564 1747
Fire Response 491 522 537 532 540 486 516 479 548 515 515 346
Aid Received 164 180 161 257 278 341 363 327 361 305 356 401
Aid Given 183 176 201 174 219 234 260 230 263 223 211 180
Residential 750 700 744 719 751 773 798 502 788 796 897 1003
Commercial 605 601 690 682 681 710 809 763 944 951 981 912
North of Tracks 955 982 1016 972 1089 1054 1094 1157
South of Tracks 460 454 529 603 626 742 774 768
Out of District 219 234 260 230 263 223 211 184
Source: DuPage Public Safety Communications via Winfield Fire Protection District staff (08/06/20)

Required Annual Training

155 Hours Per Year/Per Staff Member

Training Type Hours
Safety Training 20
Firefighting 25
Emergency Medical 30
Ropes/Rescue 25
Safe Driving 30
Hazardous Materials 25

Additional Optional Certifications: Diving, Investigations, Inspections, Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials

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© Save the Winfield Fire Department, 2022

Save Winfield Fire Department is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Winfield Fire Protection District.
A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for  purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.

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