Kaufman County Emergency Services District #6.
We strive for transparency at every level of service.
We strive for transparency at every level of service.
Did you know that 28,000 people live in unincorporated areas of Kaufman county just outside the boundaries of Forney? That’s about 4,000 more residents than live within the Forney city limits. These families reside in various subdivisions like Windmill Farms, Devonshire and Travis Ranch, as well as on the larger lots and acreage in rural areas, with some being passed down for generations.
Most of these families worship in churches, participate in youth sports, shop and dine in Forney. And, with just a few exceptions, their children attend the highly-rated Forney Independent School District.
While the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department and County Constables help protect families from crime in these unincorporated areas, fire and emergency services are provided through the Kaufman County Emergency Services District #6 (ESD #6).
Prior to the formation of ESD #6, the families living in the rural areas of Kaufman County were served by a small, volunteer fire department. Due to our population growth, ESD #6 was approved in 2001 by voters of the unincorporated areas outside of Forney and is funded by property taxes, the same way city residents pay for their emergency services.
ESD #6 is an independent governmental entity managed by five members of a Board of Commissioners who serve two-year terms and are appointed by the County Commissioners. ESD #6 contracts with the Forney Fire Department to handle fire response services, as well as critical response for automotive accidents, critical incidents on ranches, and other emergencies. ESD #6 also works with the Forney 911 system to provide quick response during medical emergencies.
ESD #6 plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and a high quality of life for families living outside of Forney. ESD #6 also helps keep home and business insurance low by providing fire, emergency and 911 services by full-time, well-trained professionals.
KAUFMAN COUNTY ESD NO. 6 ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 18.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $6.95.
Most of these families worship in churches, participate in youth sports, shop and dine in Forney. And, with just a few exceptions, their children attend the highly-rated Forney Independent School District.
While the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department and County Constables help protect families from crime in these unincorporated areas, fire and emergency services are provided through the Kaufman County Emergency Services District #6 (ESD #6).
Prior to the formation of ESD #6, the families living in the rural areas of Kaufman County were served by a small, volunteer fire department. Due to our population growth, ESD #6 was approved in 2001 by voters of the unincorporated areas outside of Forney and is funded by property taxes, the same way city residents pay for their emergency services.
ESD #6 is an independent governmental entity managed by five members of a Board of Commissioners who serve two-year terms and are appointed by the County Commissioners. ESD #6 contracts with the Forney Fire Department to handle fire response services, as well as critical response for automotive accidents, critical incidents on ranches, and other emergencies. ESD #6 also works with the Forney 911 system to provide quick response during medical emergencies.
ESD #6 plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and a high quality of life for families living outside of Forney. ESD #6 also helps keep home and business insurance low by providing fire, emergency and 911 services by full-time, well-trained professionals.
KAUFMAN COUNTY ESD NO. 6 ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 18.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $6.95.
Kaufman County Emergency Services District #6.
Keeping your family safe is our top priority.
Keeping your family safe is our top priority.
