NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2026/2027 BUDGETS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the North Central Fire Protection District will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Kerman Fire Station, 15850 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman, CA, for the adoption of the proposed budgets for the Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services funds for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. The proposed budgets will be available for public inspection at least 72 hours prior to the hearing at District Headquarters, 15850 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman, CA, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on the District's website at https://www.northcentralfire.org. The public is invited to attend and be heard regarding any increases, decreases, or additions to the budget. /s/ Marci Reyes, General Manager IPL0353643 Jun 28 2026