PROTECTING HOLLEY-NAVARRE'S FUTURE

Supporting Emergency Services for a Growing Community

The Holley-Navarre Fire District proudly serves approximately 47,000 residents, businesses, and visitors across our growing community.

As Holley-Navarre continues to grow, emergency call volume, operational demands, and emergency response needs continue to increase. Additional staffing, equipment, and resources are needed to maintain safe, reliable, and effective emergency services for our community.

AUGUST 18 PRIMARY ELECTION

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Public Safety Referendum Information

This page is designed to provide factual information regarding the upcoming public safety referendum and the operational needs facing the district.

WHY THIS REFERENDUM MATTERS

Emergency response demand continues to increase each year throughout the district. In 2025, HNFD responded to:

4,348 emergency calls

These emergencies include:

• Structure fires
• Medical emergencies
• Vehicle accidents
• Water rescues
• Severe weather incidents
• Public safety emergencies

As our community grows, emergency service demands grow with it.

STAFFING LEVELS BELOW AVERAGE

HNFD staffing levels currently remain below both regional and national firefighter averages.

Firefighters Per 1,000 Residents

• HNFD:  0.66
• Regional Average: 1.50
• National Average: 1.80

Lower staffing levels can impact:

• Emergency response coverage 
• Availability during simultaneous emergencies 
• Firefighter workload and safety 
• Long-term operational sustainability

Rising Costs of Emergency Response

Like many fire departments across the country, Holley-Navarre Fire District continues to face rising costs associated with emergency response services.

Modern fire engines that once cost approximately $500,000–$700,000 can now exceed $1 million dollars, while ladder trucks may cost $2 million or more. In addition to purchasing different apparatus’s, ongoing expenses for each one also include:

 ✔ Fuel and diesel costs                              ✔Medical and emergency equipment
✔Vehicle maintenance and repairs          ✔Annual safety testing and inspections
✔Replacement parts and tires
 

Emergency vehicles operate around the clock and require constant maintenance to remain safe, reliable, and ready to respond when our community calls for help.

At the same time, emergency call volume and community growth continue to increase across the district. Maintaining dependable equipment and preparing for future needs is critical to protecting lives, homes, and businesses throughout Holley-Navarre.

RESPONSIBLE USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS

HNFD continues to operate efficiently compared to surrounding agencies.

HNFD Cost Per Emergency Call $963.13 

Comparable agencies:

• Destin:      $3,651
• Midway:    $3,230
• Pace:         $2,210

Despite lower staffing and fewer resources, HNFD maintains one of the lowest operational costs per call in the region.

COMMUNITY GROWTH CONTINUES

Holley-Navarre continues to experience residential and commercial growth throughout the district.

As new neighborhoods, businesses, and developments continue expanding farther from existing stations, additional operational support becomes increasingly important to maintain emergency response coverage across the community.

WHY RESPONSE TIMES MATTER

Every second matters during a fire, cardiac arrest, or medical emergency.

DID YOU KNOW?

🔥 Fires can double in size every 30–60 seconds.

🧠 Brain damage can begin within 4–6 minutes without oxygen.

❤️Survival rates decrease with every minute emergency care is delayed.

🚒Additional staffing and resources help improve response coverage across the district — especially in rapidly growing areas farther from existing stations.

EVERY SECOND COUNTS

When emergencies happen, response time matters.

Additional resources help improve:

• Fire response
• EMS response
• Rescue operations
• Coverage throughout the district
• Availability during multiple emergencies

WHAT A YES VOTE SUPPORTS

A YES vote would help provide:

✅Increased firefighter staffing
✅ Improved emergency response coverage
✅ Additional emergency equipment and apparatus
✅ Support for growing neighborhoods
✅ Enhanced firefighter safety
✅ Long-term sustainability of emergency services
✅ Improved readiness for major emergencies and disasters

INVESTING IN COMMUNITY SAFETY

This referendum is about maintaining reliable emergency services and preparing for the future needs of the Holley-Navarre community.

Learn the facts. Stay informed. Support community safety.