I will make my plea for the passage of Fire Measure N very brief and to the point.

Our Northshore Fire Department urgently needs the passage of fire Measure N simply because they need to be current and up to date on their equipment, manpower and their ability to continue to save lives.

What impresses me most is the four-minute rule to save life. It could be your life. Sixty percent or more calls are medical. So we need quick response.

The cost is minimal. Twenty cents a day is a very small amount to ensure our safety from both fire and medical emergencies.

Get out and vote “yes” on fire Measure N.

We can all rest more soundly at night knowing that our Northshore Fire Department will be supplied with the best equipment and ready to continue to respond to any emergency when we pass fire Measure N!

Please join me. Yes on N!

Claudine Pedroncelli lives in Upper Lake, Calif.