About 68% of voters approved the benefit assessment, according to the district. The measure passed with roughly 2,200 valid ballots cast.
Fire Chief Eric DeHart said the new staffing will allow the district to put two firefighters on duty each day and reopen a fire station that has been vacant for about a decade.
District officials say the additional staffing is needed because crews frequently receive new emergency calls while already responding to another incident.
DeHart said those situations can force Ripon to rely on neighboring agencies to handle additional emergencies.
DeHart said having additional firefighters available could reduce response times when multiple emergencies happen simultaneously.
Property owners will pay more
The new funding will come through an assessment added to property tax bills.
The district expects to begin receiving the new revenue through property tax payments in January, with another installment expected around May.
DeHart said the district appreciates both supporters and opponents of the measure, saying the campaign ultimately centered on the community's desire for adequate emergency services.
"Everybody agrees they want a safe community," DeHart said.
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