A F oc u s o n F ra n k l i n

JULY 2012

Remember Issue 1 o n Au g u s t 7 t h
FROM MAYOR SCOTT LIPPS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Franklin Residents So many exciting things are taking place in and around our town. There is a great deal of momentum carrying us forward and you are the reason! We will not stop working for you! On August 7th, you will have the opportunity to make an important decision for our community. Are you aware that ambulance services in Franklin are not provided by the City? Did you also know that your fire department is not authorized to provide emergency medical services- even when the firefighters are certified Paramedics and EMTs? JEMS, the current ambulance service, is struggling financially. In late 2011, Council was asked to support an additional 3.04 Mil JEMS levy. In order to make an informed decision, Council directed the City Manager, Sonny Lewis to study the issue to ensure it was the best option for our citizens. Adequate EMS service for our residents is going to cost more money no matter who provides the service, so Mr. Lewis prepared a report that fully examined all viable options. Option 1 analyzed the cost and service that an additional 3.04 Mil JEMS levy would provide. Option 2 considered the expense and level of service by contracting with a private ambulance company. Option 3 explored the cost of a City levy to replace the current JEMS levy, which would enable our Fire Division to provide EMS services for our residents. The results of this study were clearOption 3, THE FIRE-BASED EMS MODEL, ALLOWS FRANKLIN RESIDENTS TO

Vo l u m e 5 I s s u e 2

GET MORE SERVICES FOR LESS MONEY!

View The Entire Report On-Line www.franklinohio.org

Please take a moment to review the factors we used in deciding to place this issue on the ballot and in your hands on August 7, 2012. If you have additional questions, please contact us!

EMERGENCY SERVICES - YOUR LIFELINE TO SAFETY FIRE-BASED EMS WILL PROVIDE YOU BETTER, QUICKER SERVICE FOR LESS MONEY.
It is no secret that JEMS is currently underfunded - a fact undisputed by Carlisle and Franklin Township. JEMS has had to deal with reduced staffing in 2010, 2011 and reductions are projected again in 2012. JEMS needs more money. An additional 3.04 Mil levy was originally proposed in June 2010. A renewal of the existing 1.8 Mil levy has also been proposed, but this will fall short of addressing the long-term staffing and equipment needs of JEMS. No matter which option JEMS chooses, it will cost you more money and CANNOT provide the same level of service that the proposed Fire-Based EMS model can! Because your City Division of Fire already has career leadership in place, we will be able to provide more Firefighters, Paramedics and EMTs on duty, providing more services, for less money than JEMS can.

There are a number of opportunities to greatly improve both medical and fire emergency services in our town.
If you or a loved one are having a medical emergency and you dial 911 to request an ambulance, your call will be answered locally in Franklin. Currently, JEMS utilizes the Warren County dispatch center, your call must be transferred to their dispatchers where you will be asked to repeat all of the information again. This can be frustrating and time consuming. At best this adds seconds or worse even minutes at a time when time counts the most. We can fix this process! Fire-Based EMS speeds arrival at your emergency.

Our ambulances are dispatched locally!

All crews are based in & respond from Franklin, allowing us to reach you quicker! Increases our ability to handle multiple emergencies for less money! Franklin has taken a position of leadership on this issue. Our mission is to provide you the highest level of service for the least amount of money. This is more than our responsibility, this is our commitment, to you!

CALL US AT 937-746-9921 SO WE CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!

CALL US AT 937-746-9921 SO WE CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!

THIS ISSUE IS AN INVESTIMENT IN FRANKLIN; FOR FRANKLINS SAFETY.

Currently, there is only one JEMS ambulance based in the City of Franklin. The severity of the emergency and/or frequency of service demand often requires a second unit to respond. That second unit responds from one of two stations located outside the City. If all ambulances are committed, shouldnt our Firefighters (who are already properly trained) be able to respond and begin providing emergency medical care to you immediately? We think this is simple common sense! Issue 1, Fire-based EMS would allow us to take care of you and your loved ones in this manner.

REMEMBER ISSUE 1 ON AUGUST 7TH!

REMEMBER ISSUE 1 ON AUGUST 7TH!

Investing in Community Pride, Maintaining a Strong Fire Division and Ensuring Quality Emergency Medical Care Well Into the Future.
Our fire service personnel have dedicated their lives to serve you. Six Council Members support this issue because we understand that combining Fire and EMS services into one department offers a high-value solution to address the emergency service needs facing our community. We encourage each of you to learn about this issue for yourselves and come to your own conclusion. Just an additional 21 a day (per $100,000 property valuation) will result in an investment that will take our community to the next level allowing you to receive quicker, better services for less money than the alternatives. We are certain that you will agree this small cost will impact our community in much greater ways for generations to come. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Scott Lipps, Jason Faulkner, Michael Aldridge, Denny Centers, Todd Hall, Matt Wilcher and Sonny Lewis SAFETY, SECURITY & VALUE IS OUR FOCUS. NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS.

Come to the Fire Station and Learn More About Issue 1

CFDF
FD Open House Sat July 14th at 11AM - 3 PM FD Community Meeting Mon July 23rd at 7 PM Sat July 28th at 10 AM Ole Time Chicken BBQ Sat Aug 4th, 11AM Till Its Gone!

CALL US AT 937-746-9921 SO WE CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!