Finance Division
The Finance Division provides financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting services as well as communicating the financial position of the District to both internal users and the constituents of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. It is also the responsibility of the Finance Division to ensure that sound financial policies and procedures are in place and are being followed as well as ensuring all financial data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.
Finance works closely with other divisions to provide support and to ensure legal, fiscal, and contract compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Finance is also responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and financial statement reporting.
Fire Benefit Charge (FBC)
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is one of several fire districts in Washington that use a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) to fund emergency services. This charge is approved by the voters of our district and must be reauthorized by the voters every six years. The Benefit Charge is not designated for any specific purchases but rather becomes part of our total operating budget.
The annual notification of your Benefit Charge amount is included with your property tax statement from Pierce County. However, unlike property taxes, which are based on the assessed value of your property, the Benefit Charge is based on the use of the property and the square footage of all improvements to the property (including buildings, outbuildings, garages, etc.).