Household Information

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Name:

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* Enter your home address (One survey per household)

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Community:

Isle of Hope
Dutch Island
Other
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How long have you lived at your current residence?

Less than one year
1-5 years
6-10 years
10+ Years
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Awareness and Subscription 

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Are you currently subscribed to the private volunteer fire department?

Yes
No
Not Sure
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If yes, how satisfied are you with the subscription process (cost, renewal, information provided)?

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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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No
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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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No
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How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the current private volunteer fire department?

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Please rate the following aspects of the current service:

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Service Expectations

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How important are the following to you in a fire department?

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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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No
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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?

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No
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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?

Strongly Support
Support
Neutral/Undecided
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
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What factors most influence your preference? (Select all that apply)

Cost or subscription fees
Level of training/professional staffing
Response times
EMS Capabilities
ISO rating (Homeowner's Insurance Rates)
Reliability/Consistency of service
Sustainable long-term funding
Community Identity/tradition
Other
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Additional Feedback

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Please share any comments, concerns, or suggestions regarding fire protection in your community:

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Thank you for participating. Your feedback is essential to planning future fire protection services for Isle of Hope and Dutch Island.