Vote Dec. 8 fire tax renewal to protect lives, property

The fire district tax renewals on the ballot Dec. 8 are critical to protecting the lives and property of citizens here in Jeff Davis Parish. National Volunteer Fire Council statistics show that every 24 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Last year alone, there were an estimated 1.34 million fires, and 3,390 civilians lost their lives as the result of fire - wit…