Fire DepartmentsFire Protection Services
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One was created in 1945 as a volunteer Fire Department, with the first paid personnel being hired in 1973. A five-member Board of Commissioners governs the District, each representing the entire District. Today, 123 uniformed firefighters and paramedics staff Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, with 24/7 staff operating from five locations across the District and four additional non-staffed stations. Gig
Harbor offers a myriad of services such as fire suppression, emergency medical services, wildland firefighting, community risk reduction, and public education. Additionally, the department provides fire prevention, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue. Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One serves approximately 54 square miles in suburban and rural areas. The district serves an estimated population of 51,384, with 12,181 of its residents living within the City of Gig Harbor.
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TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER
950 Pacific Ave. Suite 300
Tacoma, Washington 98402 Phone: (253) 627-2175 Fax: (253) 597-7305 info@tacomachamber.org |
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