ROCHESTER — Rochester residents will vote on Aug. 11 on a referendum that would allow the village to exceed the state's tax levy limit to maintain current fire and EMS staffing levels. TMJ4If approved, the referendum would allow the village to exceed the state's tax levy limit by $140,000. Vos indicated some residents have asked why Rochester Volunteer Fire Company doesn't fundraise more to address the funding need. Watch: Rochester residents prepare for Aug. 11 referendum vote regarding fire and EMS staffingRochester residents prepare for Aug. 11 referendum vote regarding fire and EMS staffing"Fundraising isn't really a real, set structure for bringing in revenue," Vos said. Rochester residents Bev Jensen and Buck Bonham said they value having a fire station nearby and the people who staff it.