NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THE PRELIMINARY 2025/2026 BUDGETS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the North Central Fire Protection District will adopt the preliminary budgets for Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services funds for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, estimating and determining the amount of money required for the fiscal year. Said preliminary budgets are available for inspection at the District Headquarters, 15850 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman, CA, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Notice is further given that on August 28, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., the District Board will meet at the District Headquarters, 15850 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman, CA, for the purpose of reviewing and adopting the 2025/2026 final budget. Any taxpayer may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any items on the budget or the inclusion of any items. /s/ Timothy V. Henry Fire Chief North Central Fire Protection District IPL0240678 Jun 13 2025