The Ripon Consolidated Fire District is looking to form a 218 Parcel Assessment Committee to help shape the future of the district.

“We are currently seeking community members to join the planning committee for the upcoming 218, scheduled tentatively for Spring 2026,” said the local fire district via social media.

RCFD services residents and businesses – fire and ambulance – within a 56-square-mile area of south San Joaquin County.

“The Fire District is forming a 218 Committee to help shape the next ballot measure,” RCFD posted with tentative hopes of bringing it before the voters at about this time next year.

Those interested can contact Fire Chief Eric DeHart at 209.599.4209 or email edehart@riponfire.com.

They can also stop by and speak to the fire chief in person at Ripon Station #1, 142 S. Stockton Ave.

The deadline of adding interested community members to the list is Wednesday, May 7, by 5 p.m.

Voters in August rejected a previous measure to increase property assessments to fund fire services.

The measure received 54.19 percent ‘no’ votes, 45.9 percent ‘yes’ votes.

If it had passed, it would have helped with staffing issues, including adding personnel to the unmanned Station 3 at North Ripon Road.