Islanders can learn more about the Bainbridge Island Fire Department’s upcoming ballot proposals by attending one of five open houses this month where officials will explain the levy and bond measures.

Bainbridge voters will cast ballots on two propositions to fund fire department operations and facilities during the Feb. 10 Special Election.

Proposition 1 would authorize the fire department to increase its 2015 regular property tax levy to 95 cents (per $1,000 of assessed valuation) for collection in 2016 for the purpose of hiring firefighter/EMTs to improve service levels on Bainbridge, including staffing Fire Station 23 on Phelps Road.

Proposition 2 would authorize the fire department to issue up to $16 million in general obligation bonds to pay for rebuilding, remodeling and equipping fire stations.

The open houses will be held:

Jan. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Station 21, 8895 Madison Ave. NE;

Jan. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Station 22, 7934 NE Bucklin Hill Road;

Jan. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Station 23, 12985 Phelps Road;

Jan. 24, from noon to 2 p.m. at Station 21; and

Jan. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Station 22.

Fire officials said that anyone who is unable to attend one of the open houses can contact the fire department to discuss additional available dates and times.