Benton #1 operates under a balanced budget and has a long history of passing its financial and accountability audits by the State of Washington. We aggressively maintain our apparatus, facilities and equipment to extend their usable lives. We always look for ways to make local tax dollars go further by applying for grants and sharing costs with neighboring agencies. Our fire commissioners are elected by the community, and all board meetings are open to the public.

FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY AUDITS 

To read audit reports click here to visit the Office of the Washington State Auditor website and search ‘Benton County Fire District 1’.

2026 BUDGET

Total Revenue: 9,931,719

Beg Bal 2025: 2,364,595

Fire Levy/Bonds: 6,470,473

Intergovernmental: 165,100

Other Revenue: 150,000

Misc: 49,500

Charges for Services: 727,050

Non-Revenue: 5,000

Total Expenditures: 9,931,719

Salaries: 3,198,126

Carry Forward 2027: 2,644,009

Other Services: 973,750

Capital: 1,229,155

Benefits: 1,131,133

Supplies: 501,280

Non-Voted Bond: 71,572

Voted Bond: 182,692

2025 BUDGET

Total Revenue: 8,530,467

Beg Bal 2024: 1,850,017

Fire Levy/Bonds: 5,287,012

Intergovernmental: 255,666

Other Revenue: 115,100

Misc: 111,972

Charges for Services: 900,566

Non-Revenue: 10,131

Total Expenditures: 8,530,467

Salaries: 3,027,602

Carry Forward 2027: 2,230,138

Other Services: 1,099,701

Capital: 283,838

Benefits: 1,105,794

Supplies: 529,949

Non-Voted Bond: 73,773

Voted Bond: 179,668