Dutch Island, Isle of Hope Fire Service Survey
Dutch Island, Isle of Hope Fire Service Survey
Chatham County is evaluating community satisfaction with the current private subscription-based volunteer fire department and gathering input on whether residents would prefer fire protection services to be provided by the Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD). Your feedback will help inform future planning and public safety decisions.
This survey is intended only for current residents of Dutch Island and Isle of Hope. Please complete one survey per household. The household information section is used solely to verify residency; responses that cannot be verified may be excluded from the study. All responses remain confidential and are used only for planning and evaluation purposes.
Household Information
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How long have you lived at your current residence?
Awareness and Subscription
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Are you currently subscribed to the private volunteer fire department?
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If yes, how satisfied are you with the subscription process (cost, renewal, information provided)?Loading question...
Satisfaction with Current Fire Services
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Have you ever used the services of the current private volunteer fire department for an emergency (i.e., fire, car accident, medical incident)?
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Have you ever used the services of the current private volunteer fire department for a public service (i.e., free smoke alarm program, home safety inspection, KnoxBox assistance)?
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How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the current private volunteer fire department?Loading question...
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Please rate the following aspects of the current service:Loading question...
Service Expectations
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How important are the following to you in a fire department?Loading question...
Awareness of County Services
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Are you aware that Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) is a fully staffed, professional department providing 24/7 fire and EMS services in other parts of the county?
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Are you aware that fire services for Unincorporated Chatham County have transitioned to property-tax funding rather than a subscription model?
Future Fire Service Preference
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Would you support transitioning fire protection services for Isle of Hope/Dutch Island from the private subscription-based volunteer model to the Chatham County Fire Department?
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What factors most influence your preference? (Select all that apply)
Additional Feedback
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Please share any comments, concerns, or suggestions regarding fire protection in your community:
Thank you for participating. Your feedback is essential to planning future fire protection services for Isle of Hope and Dutch Island.