Mission Statement

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One will provide    exceptional service to our citizens and our  members with dedication, compassion, and  respect, while continually striving for   improvement.

Department Information

• Fire District 5 serves a population of approximately 44,000 over an area measuring 54 square miles, which is located Southeast of the Kitsap County Line and Northwest of the Narrows Bridge.  The fire district also protects the City of Gig Harbor.  District 5 has 9 response stations in addition to a Headquarters/Training facility and maintenance shop.  Four stations are staffed 24 hours a day.  The four staffed station provide Emergency Medical and Fire Suppression services. (Go to Station Locations)

• The four staffed stations are supplemented by the other 5 volunteer/resident stations. (See Staffing Levels.)   Each station is also equipped with a public emergency phone.  The five volunteer stations are staffed by 2-4 volunteer resident firefighters and between 6-12 home based volunteers. 

• The Headquarters, Training Facility, Emergency Operations Center has meeting rooms available for community use.  Call 253-851-3111 to reserve your meeting space.

• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One has set standards for response times to meet state law.  If you want more information on our response standards and how we are doing - please review House Bill 1756 Report for

Photo Compliments of Lee. Giles

Announcements

• Health and Safety Expo

• King of the Hill - 5K walk /run

• Call For Bids - Paving Work

• Station 54 is available for community meetings!

• Teens and Cars - Parents are the Key

• Triangle of Life Questions Answered

• Haiti Mission - Local Paramedic Tells His Story

• House Bill 1756  Fire Department   Response Standards
• Home Sprinkler Facts
• Medical Equipment Loan
•  Just In Case Gig Harbor - Emergency Preparedness