Fire ChiefDustin Morrow
Community Members,
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Fire Chief here at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. I could not be more humbled with the opportunity I have been given to work with some of the most talented fire service professionals within the state.
I started my fire service journey in 1986 with the Sunriver Fire Department as a Volunteer Firefighter and finished my Oregon fire service career in 2016 as the Deputy Fire Chief of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. After spending nearly three years as the Fire Chief with Pierce County Fire District #16, I am excited to lead the great women and men of Central Pierce.
Along this journey, I also made stops with the Rosemont Rural Fire Protection District and the City of West Linn Fire Department. The 30-year span went by quickly. Fortunately, I started very early in the fire service which allows me to continue on with the great organization I am with today.
I have taken steps to make sure that I have a broad mix of experiences, certifications, and education, including an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Leadership.
I have also made sure that I have a broad professional network, both in and out of the fire service, so that I can stay current with industry mandates and trends. I am a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs – Western Division, Washington Fire Chiefs Association, National Fire Protection Association, and the Fire Department Safety Officers Association.
Having a strong presence and connection to the community is important to me. Not only will you see me interacting and giving back to the community, but you will see my wife and boys doing the same. I have many plans for the Fire District, but for now, I will remain focused on our mission of responding effectively, continuing to improve, and serving with compassion.
Stay Safe! Chief Morrow
Our Purpose
People Helping People
Our Ethos
Compassion, Trust, Courage, Humility, Ownership
Your Fire Districts:Better Together
CPFR (also known as Pierce County Fire District 6) was formed in 1996, following a merger of Fire District 6 (Parkland/Midland), Fire District 7 (Spanaway), and Fire District 9 (Summit/South Hill). In 2009, Central Pierce grew to include the City of Puyallup through annexation and the community of North Puyallup through a merger. In April of 2025, Graham Fire & Rescue and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue community members voted to merge with Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.
With the merging of GFR and OVFR into CPFR, we will continue to provide 24-hour emergency medical and fire suppression protection to approximately 328,000 community members covering 178 square miles, encompassing the communities of Elk Plain, Frederickson, Graham, Midland, Orting, Parkland, Puyallup, South Hill, Spanaway, and Summit.
As of January 1st, 2026, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is now the second-largest fire district in Washington state, which allows us to maximize existing resources to serve the community better:
- The same firefighters responding from your neighborhood fire station.
- Faster response when seconds matter most.
- More robust community outreach and education programs.
We currently operate 20 fire stations, all of which are staffed 24 hours a day by career personnel.
In addition to fire suppression and emergency medical services, we also provide hazardous materials response and technical rescue services. Technical rescue involves any situation where lives are in danger (drownings, climbing accidents, building collapses, etc.).
We provide training and information to the public on fire and life safety, CPR and first aid, and fire extinguisher training. The district provides free smoke alarms (with installation), free carbon monoxide alarms, and free bicycle helmets to the community.
