VIDEO: A brand new fire station in Star will keep sitting empty as funding requests failed in Tuesday’s election for a fourth time, leaving fire leaders in Star and Middleton to face a tough reality. Star neighbor, Martin Johnson, has lived in Star for six years and even spent time as a volunteer firefighter. With developments in the city continuing to expand North, he agrees with local fire leaders that there’s a need for additional resources.
“We need fire protection. It’s gonna be coming to a house near you, maybe your own,” Johnson said. Johnson emphasized the seasonal fire risks facing the community. “We need more fire protection, especially late summer with grass fires and brush fires,” Johnson said.
Despite the wildfire danger, voters in Star and Middleton rejected both fire district levies. Tuesday’s election marks the fourth time the requests have failed. The 2 measures, each calling for $2,225,000 annually, would have paid firefighter wages to staff Star’s new Station 55, which is already built but still empty.
