Keeping Emergency Services Local, Reliable, and Built for What We Actually Need

Steve Green’s Plan to Save Station 56 and Improve Emergency Response in District 2

Steve's Strategies to Improve Emergency Response

Smarter Emergency Response Model

Focuses on matching the right resources to the right call, recognizing that 85–90% of calls are medical, not fires.

Fast Response Medical Units

Proposes using fully equipped response trucks staffed with EMTs, improving response times while significantly reducing costs compared to full fire engines.

Keep Station 56 Open

Plans to keep Station 56 operational by transitioning it into a full-time medical response station instead of shutting it down.

Better Use of Existing Facilities

Utilizes the current two-bay station by converting unused space into proper living quarters for on-duty EMTs.

Protecting Local Emergency Coverage

Ensures nearby stations like Hillsdale and Twain Harte continue handling fires, major accidents, and large-scale emergencies.

Cost-Effective Equipment Strategy

Shifts away from overusing $1M fire engines for medical calls and toward $150K response units better suited for everyday emergencies.

Funding Without Raising Taxes

Reallocates existing funds by restructuring current county repayment plans instead of increasing taxes.

Faster Response Times Where It Matters Most

Focuses on keeping emergency services close to home for quicker, more reliable response when minutes count.

A fire engine on a wet road next to a list of station response numbers, titled Station Responses.
Station 56 profile showing location, apparatus, staffing levels, and a table of yearly calls for service.
Tuolumne County Fire Department call statistics for February 2026, featuring a fire engine and data categories.

Local Voices on the Importance of Station 56

"Having Station 56 close would be a big loss for our area. Knowing Steve's got a real plan to keep it open and improve how emergency response works can give us a peace of mind. This is something our community truly needs."

Local Resident, District 2

Join Steve’s Effort to Protect and Improve Emergency Services

Community members play an important role in keeping essential services strong. Supporting this plan helps ensure faster response times, smarter use of resources, and continued local coverage when it matters most.

Steve encourages everyone to stay informed, speak up, and be part of the effort to protect what our community depends on.

Emergency Response Plan FAQs

Find clear answers about Steve Green’s plan to save Station 56 and improve emergency services in our community.

  • How does Steve plan to keep Station 56 open?

    Tuolumne County Fire Department call statistics for February 2026, featuring a fire engine and data categories.

    Steve proposes converting Station 56 into a full-time medical response station, using EMT staff and fast response vehicles to better match the majority of calls.

  • Why change how emergency calls are handled?

    Station 56 profile showing location, apparatus, staffing levels, and a table of yearly calls for service.

    Because most calls are medical, not fire-related. Using the right equipment improves efficiency, response time, and cost-effectiveness.

  • How will this plan be funded?

    A fire engine on a wet road next to a list of station response numbers, titled Station Responses.

    By restructuring existing county repayment obligations and reallocating funds already in the budget—without raising taxes.