Overview

Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 6, also known as Central Pierce Fire and Rescue (CPFR), operates as a legally organized fire protection district under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Title 52 and is governed by a five member Board of Fire Commissioners. Voters approved the formation of CPFR in 1996 and combined the former Pierce County Fire Districts No’s 6, 7, and 9 as one entity. As the old fire districts, which now make up CPFR, became more urbanized, the development of a full time firefighting force became necessary. The Fire Commissioners realized that by consolidating their efforts and merging these departments they would eliminate duplication of services and provide the communities involved with a more efficient fire department.

CPFR services 84 square miles with an estimated population of 198,110. The District encompasses the communities of Spanaway, Parkland, Midland, Summit, Summit View, South Hill, Elk Plain, a portion of Frederickson, and the City of Puyallup. The area covered borders the cities of Tacoma, Lakewood, Edgewood, and Sumner, two military bases (Fort Lewis, which is the third largest army post in the United States and McChord AFB), and several other fire districts.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is a proud and progressive multi-service organization with services and programs tailored to meet the needs of the communities we serve. The District provides services in:

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Prevention and Education
• Personal Safety
• Hazardous Materials
• Special Operations including water rescue, high angle rescue, and trench rescue