Voters approved the renewal levy for Orcas Fire and Rescue.

Nearly 63 percent voted yes on the levy while 37 percent came in with no. A total of 1893 votes were tallied.

“I really appreciate the support that the community has given OIFR that will allow us to accomplish our mission of saving people’s lives, property and the environment in a fiscally responsible manner,” Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien said.

OIFR is currently funded by a levy lid lift that was approved by voters in 1998 with a rate per thousand of $1.35. It expires at the end of 2014 and is the primary source of funding for OIFR (99 percent).

In its final year, the levy will generate $2,042,599 with a rate of $1.0513 per thousand dollars of assessed value.

The proposed EMS/Fire levy is $1.05 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. This is slightly below the current millage rate and it will not raise taxes for property owners. If approved, the levy will run for 10 years beginning Jan. 1, 2015.