Major wine industry groups are calling on Napa County to explore running its own fire department for rural areas, rather than contracting with Cal Fire to do the job. The groups also endorsed the countyâs recent decision to explore creating a quarter-cent sales tax ballot measure for wildfire prevention. They advised the county to strengthen local firefighting capabilities. âIt is apparent that this multi-layered issue requires a multi-pronged solution,â the groups said in a July 9 letter. Support local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to the Napa Valley Register. Special offer: $1 for your first 3 months!