McLane Fire District 9

==About ==
Thurston County Fire District No. 9 operated as McLane Fire District 9 until 2008.
== History==
On July 18th, 1953, a Special Election was held to determine if Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 9 should be formed. The votes were cast in favor of forming the district, with 319 votes in favor of and 11 votes against the formation of the district. The district was officially formed on July 20th, 1953.
When it was formed, the district's eastern boundary extended up to Decatur Street / Milroy Street, which were the border of the City of Olympia at the time. After more than half a century of annexations by Olympia, the district's eastern border was cut back to U.S. Route 101 / Kaiser Road.
Lorenzo D. Ziegler was originally McLane Volunteer Fire Department's Fire Chief prior to the district's formation. He was then appointed as Fire Chief from the district's formation in 1953 until his retirement in 1962. After Ziegler left, Charles E. Allison took up the role of Fire Chief later in 1962, becoming McLane's first paid member in 1970, until his retirement in 1980. Both chiefs had fire stations within the district dedicated to them after they each retired.
McLane hired their first paid member in 1969.
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In 1978, the contract with TESC cut back 4 student firefighters, leaving 6 student firefighters backed by McLane crews. Due to rising operational costs in 1979, McLane tried to get a new contract for $123,000 annually. The college held firm on the established $107,000 annual payment plan, citing budgetary restrictions.Fire Service Sparks Conflict. The Olympian. Jul. 22, 1979 (Page 15). Newspapers.com. As a result of the college not paying more, McLane was forced to lay off 2 career firefighters and its Deputy Chief. 
Year	Event 	Notes
1962	Bond Issue 	In 1962, voters approved a $60,000 bond issue that funded the construction of a new, purpose-built Fire Station 91.
1971	Service Agreement 	On July 30th, 1971, McLane Fire District 9 and The Evergreen State College (TESC) entered into an agreement where the district would provide fire protection services to the college campus.Thurston County Auditor's Office (1971). Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement (File #848192). Recorded Aug. 3, 1971. Originally, it was planned for the college to have it's own fire department, complete with it's own fire engine and station, with students at the college being able to become salaried firemen to act as an auxiliary force to a sole Olympia fireman who would be on campus at all times, as Olympia's nearest station was over 4 miles from the campus on Perry Street.
1976	Merger 	On August 12th, 1976, the commissioners of Summit Lake Fire District 10 presented the commissioners of McLane Fire District 9 with the proposition of Summit Lake merging into McLane as a way for Summit Lake to eliminate its administrative and ISO rating problems. On August 17th, the Thurston County Auditor certified that more than 60% of qualified electors in Summit Lake signed the petition for merger, which eliminated the need for an election to be held. The merger was finalized on October 14th, 1976.Board of Fire Commissioners (1976). Resolution #73. Signed Oct. 14, 1976.
1987	Bond Issue 	On November 3rd, 1987, commissioners of McLane Fire District 9 placed a measure on the General Election Ballot. This measure was to propose voters with the decision on a $1,500,000 bond which would allow the following:Thurston County Auditor's Office (1987). November 3, 1987 General Election Voters Pamphlet (Page 31). Thurston County Election Archive]. 
*Construction of a new headquarters to the west of Evergreen Parkway
*Remodel the Station 93 at Summit Lake
* Construction of a new substation in the McLane Valley/Delphi-Cedar Flats area
This bond was rejected by voters.
1990	Annexation 	On October 11th, 1990, commissioners of McLane Fire District 9 passed district Resolution #172, annexing a total of 35mi2 of previously unprotected land which surrounded the former border of Summit Lake Fire District 10.
1997	Fire Risk Management Group	On April 22nd, 1997, the Thurston County Fire Risk Management Group was formed to include:*Black Lake Fire District 5
*North Olympia Fire District 7
*McLane Fire District 9 (Host Agency)
*Littlerock Fire District 11
*Griffin Fire District 13
1997	Service Agreement 	On May 30th, 1997, McLane Fire District 9 entered into an Emergency Services Operating Agreement with Olympia Fire Department to serve the Urban Growth Area (UGA) of the city that fell within the service area of District 9.Thurston County Auditor's Office (1997). Emergency Services Operating Agreeement (File #3091005). Recorded May 30, 1997. EagleWeb.
2001	Merger 	On November 6th, 2001, a special election made the proposition of merging Littlerock Fire District 11 into McLane Fire District 9. The Commissioners of Littlerock Fire District 11 stated that residents served by Littlerock would benefit from the merger, as it would've brought more career members to staff the stations, and it would've decreased property taxes slightly. Residents against the proposition argued that Littlerock was very remotely connect to McLane, there was no publicized plan regarding the merger, and residents would have less of a say on future propositions due to the increased population served by the new agency. The election was rejected by voters (within Fire District 11), with 815 "yes" votes (37.96%) and 1,332 "no" votes (62.04%).
2004	Bond Issue 	In 2004, a Citizens Advisory Committee advised that newer facilities were necessary to better improve response times. On September 14th 2004, commissioners of McLane Fire District 9 placed a measure on the Primary Election Ballot. This measure was to propose voters with the decision on a $5,900,000 bond to build 2 new fire stations.Thurston County Auditor's Office (2004). September 14, 2004 Primary Election Voters Pamphlet (Page 46). Thurston County Election Archive. This vote was approved by the voters with 1,681 "yes" votes and 777 "no" votes.Thurston County Auditor's Office (2004). September 14, 2004 Primary Election Results (Page 5). Thurston County Election Archive.
2008	Consolidation 	In 2008, Black Lake Fire District 5 consolidated operations with McLane Fire District 9 to form the McLane Black Lake Fire Department. Since the consolidation was contractual and not legislative, each fire district retained its individual taxing authority.
===Fire Stations===
Station Number	Station Name 	Address 	In Service 	Notes
91 	McLane 	4950 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 	1953-1970 	Fire Station 91 was a 30'x40' concrete block building with 3 bays. It was replaced when the new station opened in 1963. It was declared surplus in March of 1964. It still stands today as a small part of Phyl's Furniture, and the 3 old doors can still be clearly seen.
91 	McLane
"Ziegler Building" 	5033 Harrison Avenue NW, Olympia 	1963-2007 	Completed in 1963. Land purchased on 12/17/1971 for $10.00.Thurston County Auditor's Office (1970). Warranty Deed (File #859904). Recorded Feb. 17, 1972. Dedicated to Lorenzo D. Ziegler on 6/4/1972. Expanded 1977.Thurston County Building Department (1977). Permit No. 10099-B. Issued Aug. 24, 1977. Laserfiche Weblink. Damaged in a fire on 12/13/1981, but firefighters were able to pull all apparatus out before they were destroyed in the blaze.'Fire At McLane!'. The Olympian. Dec. 14, 1981. Newspapers.com. Repairs were completed in 1982 at a cost of $60,000. Administration offices were added to the station in 1995. Replaced by new station at 125 Delphi Road NW. Station closed & sold on 3/30/2007.Thurston County Assessor's Office (2023). Parcel #12817320700 Report. Land annexed into Olympia Fire Department on 10/9/2007.Annexations to Olympia, 1886-2014.
91 	McLane 	125 Delphi Road NW, Olympia 	2007-2008 (Consolidation)	Became McLane Black Lake Fire Department Station 91.
92 	Butler Cove 	3204 36th Avenue NW, Olympia 	1955-2008 (Consolidation)	2 apparatus bays built in 1955.McLane Fire Funds Asked. The Olympian. Mar. 3, 1955 (Page 10). Newspapers.com. Resident quarters added in 1968,Call For Bids. The Olympian. Nov. 13, 1967 (Page 12). Newspapers.com. 3rd apparatus bay added in 1977.Thurston Regional Planning Council (1977). Case #CP 4-77. Accessed May 17, 2024. Laserfiche Weblink. Became McLane Black Lake Fire Department Station 92.
93 	Evergreen State College 	Fireweed Drive, Olympia 	1971-1981 	Operated through a service contract with The Evergreen States College (TESC) wherein student firefighters would staff the station, responding from apparatus purchased and equipped by the district. Due to renegotiations of the contract in early August of 1981, the college's board of trustees decided to close the station, and have the district respond from Station 91.Campus Fire Station Being Phased Out. The Olympian. Aug. 17, 1981 (Page 11). Newspapers.com.
94 	Cooper Point "Allison Building"	6005 Cooper Point Road NW, Olympia 	1977-2008
(Consolidation)	Dedicated to Charles E. Allison on November 2nd, 1980. Resident quarters built in 1985.Thurston County Building Department (1985). Case #CP-15-85. Accessed May 17, 2024. Laserfiche Weblink. Became McLane Black Lake Fire Department Station 94.
95 	Summit Lake 	416 Summit Lake Shore Road NW, Olympia	1976-2008 (Consolidation)	Former Summit Lake Fire District 10 Station 10-1. Station built in 1967. A 6,500 gallon water tank was added 15' West of the station 1981 following some opposition from residents in the area, who largely stated that is was an eyesore, and that it would not reduce their insurance costs at the district promised. Became McLane Black Lake Fire Department Station 93.
== Apparatus Roster== 
:2006 Polaris Ranger 6x6 / EFI (Ex-ORV 93)
:2005 Pierce Arrow XT pumper (1500/500) (SN#16725-01) (Ex-Engine 95)
:2005 Kenworth T300 / Pierce pumper (1250/500) (SN#16726) (Ex-Rescue 91)
:2005 Kenworth T800 6x4 / Pierce pumper (1250/2500) (SN#16727) (Ex-Tender 91)
:2002 Honda TRX 450
:2002 Honda TRX 450
:2002 Freightliner FL 70 / Hackney walk-around (Ex-SORT 91)
:1998 Ford E-450 (Ex-Aid 92)
:1995 Ford / Wheeled Coach (Ex-Aid 91)
:1994 Pierce Lance pumper (1250/750) (SN#E7879) (Ex-Engine 95)
:1993 Ford / Wheeled Coach (Ex-Aid 94)
:1993 Pierce Lance pumper (1250/750) (Ex-Engine 91)
:1991 International 4800 4x4 / Pierce pumper (1250/750) (SN#E6679) (Ex-Engine 93, ex-Engine 95)
:1990 Pierce Suburban pumper (Ex-Engine 95)
:1989 GMC 3500 / WA DNR brush (100/250) (Ex-Brush 93) (Ex-Lacey Fire District 3)
:1989 International S / Cascade Fire brush (150/400) (Ex-Brush 912)
:1989 Pierce Lance pumper (1250/750) (SN#E5169) (Ex-Engine 94) (Sold to Grays Harbor County Fire District No. 2)
:1985 GMC 3500 / Pierce mini-pumper
:1985 GMC 3500 / E-One rescue (Ex-Rescue 92)
:1985 GMC 3500 / FD-Built ambulance
:1984 GMC General / Conway Fire Apparatus elliptical tanker (300/2500) (Ex-Tender 95, ex-Tender 91)
:1984 Pierce Lance pumper (1250/750)
:1983 Ford / Wheeled Coach amulance (Ex-Squad 91)
:1983 Reynolds Boughton 6x6 tanker (400/2500) (Ex-Tender 912, ex-Tender 94)
:1982 GMC ambulance (Ex-Thurston County Medic One, acquired 1991)
: 1981 GMC / E-One rescue (Ex-Rescue 91)
: 1981 GMC / E-One pumper (1000/1000) (Ex-Engine 91)
:1979 Ford F-750 / Western States pumper (1000/1000)
:1976 GMC / Superior mini-pumper (750/500) (Ex-Engine 92, ex-Engine 931)
:1972 AMC Ambassador
:197? Dodge Tradesman 300 ambulance (Ex-Aid 93) (Sold to Lacey Fire District 3)
:1971 Kenworth CX15 / Curtis-Heiser pumper (1500/750) (Ex-Engine 932) (Purchased as a result of the contract with TESC for $50k)
:1970 4x4 pumper (200/?)
:1964 GMC / American LaFrance pumper (1000/750) (Ex-Engine 91) (Purchased new for $21,000)
:1961 GMC / FD-Built tanker (?/1500)
:19?? pumper (Ex-Engine 921) (Destroyed in a rollover accident on June 12th, 1973 while responding to a residential fire.)Oakland, Mike. Fire Blackens Bayside Home. The Olympian. Jun. 12, 1973. Newspapers.com.
: 1954 GMC / Howard Cooper pumper (500/?) (District's first new truck)
: 19?? ? 6x4 / FD-Built brush (?/1000) (Ex-USCG Chassis)
:19?? International (Ex-Summit Lake Fire District 10)
: 1941 American LaFrance 500 Series pumper (500/500) (Ex-Hoquiam Fire Department) (Purchased & Restored 1980)
:1941 Ford / 19?? elliptical / 1953 FD-remount tanker (?/800) (Sold mid 1964)
:1941 Ford pumper (Ex-USAF) (Purchased 2/25/1951) (Retired 1964)
:19?? Mack tanker (Body remounted on a Ford chassis)
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==References==
==District Map ==
Category:Defunct fire departments of Thurston County, Washington
Category:Former operators of American LaFrance apparatus
Category:Former operators of Cascade Fire apparatus
Category:Former operators of Conway apparatus
Category:Former operators of Curtis-Heiser apparatus
Category:Former operators of Hackney apparatus
Category:Former operators of Pierce apparatus
Category:Former operators of Western States apparatus