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Thanks to overwhelming community support, Prop 1 passed with strong approval—merger Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue into one regional fire district. This merger strengthens emergency services, improves response times, and provides better support for our firefighters and residents.
The voters have spoken, and we’re proud to now serve as one unified fire district—working together to provide faster, more efficient, and more flexible emergency response across the region. This change brings improved service without raising taxes, and ensures a safer, stronger future for the communities we serve.
You’ll still see the same trusted faces at your door. This merger didn’t result in job losses or station closures—it brought our teams closer together to serve you better.
Now operating as one, we dispatch the closest available units—regardless of former borders—cutting critical seconds off response times when every moment matters.
We’ve eliminated redundancy and streamlined operations so firefighters can focus on what they do best: protecting lives and property. Training, equipment, and mental health resources are now better aligned.
This merger was made without increasing taxes. We’re using existing resources more effectively to improve service without additional cost to taxpayers.
With combined staffing and strategic planning, we’re better prepared to open new stations, reactivate unused ones, and adapt to community needs as populations grow.
This merger formalizes long-standing partnerships in leadership, training, and operations—building on what already worked and taking it to the next level.
Welcome to your unified fire district.
We now proudly serve a large and diverse area under one regional banner—offering consistent, high-quality emergency services to all.
This is just the beginning of what we can accomplish together. To learn more about our new district, ongoing initiatives, and how we’re continuing to improve, visit: https://www.centralpiercefire.org/fireservicecollaboration/
Faster Response Times - Closest units now respond across former boundaries.
No New Taxes - Same funding structure, smarter deployment.
Efficient Resource Management - More value for each tax dollar.
Greater Flexibility - Adapt staffing and resources to real-time needs.
Stronger Community Connection - A unified team dedicated to you.