Tumwater Fire Department

==Area Served ==
Tumwater Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical services to the approximately 25,844 residents within the City of Tumwater.
===Interlocal Agreements===
Tumwater Fire Department is part of a countywide mutual aid agreement which all Fire & EMS agencies within Thurston County are members of. The agreement, which is renewed every 5 years allows any Fire & EMS agency to request aid from any other Fire & EMS agency for the purpose of dealing with large fires or other emergencies.Thurston County Auditor's Office (2005). Interlocal Agreement For Mutual Aid For Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (File #3734453). Recorded May 25, 2005. EagleWeb.
Tumwater Fire Department is part of an Interlocal Agreement with Olympia Fire Department (OFD) for apparatus maintenance, where OFD provides the mechanics and Lacey Fire District 3 provides the maintenance facility.
==Department Profile==
Tumwater Fire Department is comprised of 42 career staff and 12 volunteer staff across 2 combination career and volunteer staffed stations.
===Fleet===
Currently, the Tumwater Fire Department fleet consists of:
*4 Engines
*2 Chief units
*1 Battalion unit
*1 Medical Services Officer (MSO) unit
*1 Off Road vehicle (ORV)
*1 Mass Casuality unit (MCU)
*1 Utility
*2 Unassigned units
*1 Antique
===EMS===
2 Thurston County Medic One Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances respond from Station T-1 to provide ALS services to the residents of the City of Tumwater. Notably, Tumwater Fire Department is the only fire agency within Thurston County that does not own a BLS aid unit, instead opting to contract with private BLS providers.
==History==
Fire protection service in the Tumwater area was first provided by the Olympia Brewery which organized the Olympia Brewery Fire Department in 1903. Tumwater Fire Department was officially formed in 1928.
Year	Event 	Notes
1954	Bond Issue 	On January 21st, 1954, Tumwater City Council members passed Ordinance #327, submitting a ballot title to the Thurston County Auditor to have a special election on March 9th. The special election made the proposition of $110,000 in General Obligation bonds being issued to pay for the construction of a new fire station seperate from the city hall.Tumwater City Council (1954). Ordinance #327. Laserfiche Weblink. A long dispute ensued after the votes were initially counted. There were 456 "yes" votes and 306 "no" votes, which would reject the measure. There was hope that 16 absentee ballots might contain enough additional "yes" votes, however none did.Tumwater Hall Bond Plan Is Dead Issue. The Olympian. Mar. 16, 1954 (Page 1). Newspapers.com. The proposition technically passed by 2/10 of a vote, but the problem was soon forwarded to the Washington State Supreme Court on October 7th. At the October 7th hearing, residents against the passage of the bond issue argued that a statute required 50% of voters who casted ballot on the prior election had to also vote in the bond election, but only 40% voted on the bond election.High Court To Get Tumwater Fire Hall Bonds. The Olympian. Sep. 26, 1954 (Page 1). Newspapers.com. A second hearing was held in the Superior Court on June 16th, 1955, which ultimately decided the vote was invalid, and the bonds could not be issued.Court Rejects Vote For Hall At Tumwater. The Olympian. Jun. 16, 1955 (Page 1). Newspapers.com.
1967	Service Contract 	On April 1st, 1967, Munn Lake Fire District 15 began contracting service through Tumwater Fire Department.Tumwater City Council (1967). March 8, 1967 Meeting Minutes (Page 1, Item 3). Laserfiche Weblink. Through this contract, which was renewed every 5 years, property taxes collected within Fire District 15 were collected and paid to Tumwater for its provision of Fire & EMS services. There was a proposition of Munn Lake Fire District 15 being annexed to Tumwater in 1990 which was rejected.
1978	Bond Issue 	On September 19th, 1978, Tumwater City Council members passed Ordinance #828, submitting a ballot title to the Thurston County Auditor to have a special election on November 7th to be held in conjunction with the county general election. The special election made the proposition of $180,000 in General Obligation bonds being issued to pay for firefighting apparatus.Tumwater City Council (1978). Ordinance #828. Laserfiche Weblink. The proposition was approved by voters. Soon after, 2 new fire engines were purchased; 1 standard Type I, and 1 mini-pumper.
1987	Bond Issue 	On February 17th, 1987, Tumwater City Council members passed Ordinance #1096, submitting a ballot title to the Thurston County Auditor to have a special election on April 7th. The special election made the proposition of $650,000 in General Obligation bonds being issued to pay for firefighting apparatus and facilities.Tumwater City Council (1987). Ordinance #1096. Laserfiche Weblink. The proposition was approved by voters. Soon after, 2 new fire engines were purchased, and an 1,100ft.2 addition was made to the South End Fire Station living quarters.
1998	Bond Issue 	On July 7th, 1998, Tumwater City Council members passed Ordinance #98-012, submitting a ballot title to the Thurston County Auditor to have a special election on September 15th in conjunction with the county primary election. The special election made the proposition of $3,275,000 in General Obligation bonds being issued to pay for firefighting apparatus and facilities.Tumwater City Council (1998). Ordinance #98-012. Laserfiche Weblink.Thurston County Auditor's Office (1998). September 15, 1998 Primary Election Voters Pamphlet (Page 11). Thurston County Election Archive. The proposition was approved by voters with 1,781 "yes" votes and 1,099 "no" votes.Thurston County Auditor's Office (1998). September 15, 1998 Primary Election Results (Page 2). Thurston County Election Archive.. Soon after, a brand new South End Fire Station was built, and 2 new fire engines were purchased.
2007	Annexation 	In 2007, the City of Tumwater annexed 1,620 acresTumwater City Council (2007). Tumwater, Black Lake reach tenative accord. The Olympian, published Sep. 28, 2007. Lerfiche Weblink. (2.53215mi2) of land previously served by Black Lake Fire District 5. The land was within Tumwater's designated Urban Growth Area.
2016	Annexation 	On January 1st, 2016, the City of Tumwater annexed the entirety of Munn Lake Fire District 15 and approximately 1 square mile of East Olympia Fire District 6.Tumwater City Council (2014). Emergency Services Operating Agreement Between the City of Tumwater and Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 6 Accessed May 18, 2024. Laserfiche Weblink. All of the land was within Tumwater's designated Urban Growth Area.
2022	Annexations 	On May 17th, 2022, the City of Tumwater annexed 11 of the 12 "islands" (parcels of land surrounded on all sides by city limits but not offically part of the city).Tumwater City Council (2022). Ordinance O2022-01. Accessed Apr. 21, 2024. Lasfiche Weblink. The 12th "island" in the Trosper Lake area was annexed on June 7th.Tumwater City Council (2022). Ordinance O2022-02. Accessed Apr. 21, 2024. Laserfiche Weblink. All 12 "islands" totalled 162.5 acres (0.253mi2). Through this annexation, Tumwater Fire Department became the direct fire service provider for these previously unincorporated areas.2022 City of Tumwater 12 Island Annexation Maps. City of Tumwater. Accessed Apr. 21, 2024Tumwater annexes 11 parcels into city. JOLT News. Accessed Apr. 21, 2024
2023	Regional Fire Authority Formation	On April 25th, 2023 voters voted on "Proposition 1" at a special election, proposing the formation of a Regional Fire Authority to serve the City of Olympia and the City of Tumwater. This proposition was rejected by the voters with 6,580 'yes' votes, and 11,528 'no' votes.Thurston County Auditor's Office (2023). April 25, 2023 Special Election Results. Thurston County Election Archive.
Fire District 15 Boundary Screenshot.png|1967 Contracted Service Area
Western Tumwater Annexation Area Map.png|2007 Black Lake Annexation
Eastern Tumwater Annexation Area Map.png|2016 Munn Lake & East Olympia Annexation
===Fire Stations===
Station Number	Station Name	Address 	In Service	Notes
T-1 	South End 	7007 Capitol Boulevard 	1973-2000 	The South End station was financed through Federal Revenue Sharing,Tumwater City Council (1978). September 9, 1978 Meeting Minutes. Laserfiche Weblink. built in 1973. It was numbered as Station T-2 until career staffing was introduced in the 1980's, where it was then switched to Station T-1. After career staffing was implemented, the station was expanded in 1987, adding larger crew quarters as the station was not built with career staffing in mind. The station was decomissioned after it's replacement in 2000. It is now used at the Tumwater Parks & Facilities Maintenance building.
T-2 	North End 	215 North 2nd Avenue SW	1939-1995 	The North End station was built in 1939 to house both the Tumwater City Hall and the Tumwater Fire Department. It was numbered as Station T-1 until career staffing was introduced to the South End station in the 1980's, where the North End station was then became Station T-2. The station was built out of concrete, making it infeasible to perform any major rennovations, such as adding crew quarters, leading to it's replacement in 1995.
Tumwater Fire Department Old Station 1 7007 Capitol.jpg|Old Station 1 
== Apparatus Roster== 
* All pump/tank capacities are in US gallons.
*City of Tumwater shop numbers in brackets.
===Fire Station 1 - 311 Israel Road SW===
Built 2000 
:Engine T-1 (3104-51) - 2012 Pierce Velocity (1500 top-mount/500/30A/20B) (SN#26025)
:ORV T-1 (3036001) - 2018 Kawasaki Mule Pro-FX LE EPS / Kimtek Medlite
:Chief T-1 (4989) - 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD
:Chief T-2 (4809) - 2014 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD (Unmarked)
:Battalion T-1 (4819) - 2014 Ford F-150 XL w/ ARE cap
:Utility T-1 (4816) - 2014 Ford F-150 XL w/ ARE cap 
:FPO T-1 (6070499) - 2022 Ford Ranger XLT
:MSO T-1 (4633) - 2011 Ford Explorer AWD
:MCU T-1 - 1986 Wells Cargo 14'x7' enclosed tandem-axle trailer
:Unit 3828 - 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 utility
:Unit 12839 - 2020 Karavan trailer w/ ORV T-1 (towed by the Battalion or Utility trucks)
:Engine T-12 (Spare) (3101-48) - 2000 KME Renegade (1500 top-mount/750/30A/20B) (Ex-Engine 1)
:Antique (26) - 1948 Kenworth / Heiser pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 3)
Tumwater Fire Station 1.jpg|Station 1 Public Entrance
Tumwater Fire Department Station 1 Apparatus Bays.jpg|Station 1 Apparatus Bays
Tumwater Fire Department 2018 Kawasaki Mule ORV.jpg|ORV T1 & Unit 12839
Tumwater Fire Department Wells Cargo MCU.jpg|MCU T1
Tumwater Fire Department 2014 Ford Battalion T1.jpg|Battalion T1
Tumwater Fire Department Ford Utility T1.jpg|Utility T1
Tumwater Fire Department MSO.jpg|MSO T1
Tumwater Fire Department Chevrolet Utility.jpg|Unit 3828
Tumwater Fire Department Antique Engine 3.jpg|Antique 1948 Kenworth
===Fire Station 2 - 405 Linwood Avenue SW===
Built 1995 
:Engine T-2 (3105) - 2019 Pierce Velocity (1500 top-mount/500/30A) (SN#32460)
:Engine T-22 (Spare) (3100-47) - 2000 KME Renegade (1500 top-mount/750/30A/20B) (Ex-Engine 2)
Tumwater Fire Station 2 glare.jpg|Station 2
==On Order== 
:2026 Pierce Velocity pumper
==Future Plans== 
*Possibly build 3rd station.
* Possibly purchase a <1500 gallon tender.
==Retired Apparatus == 
:Inflatable boat / 25HP Mercury
:(6069932) - 2009 Ford Escape command (Ex-Chief T-1)
:(69384) - 2003 Ford Expedition fire inspection
:(49) - 2000 Ford E-350 / North Star (Ex-Aid T-2) (Ex-Thurston County, acquired 2009) (Donated to Olympia Fire Department in 2022)
:1990 GMC pickup (Sold to Yelm Fire District 2 in 2000)
:(3008) - 1988 Ford F-350 aid unit (Ex-Thurston County Medic One, acquired 1993) (Donated to Mubende, Uganda in 2010)
:(3102) - 1988 KME Renegade pumper (1500/500/50' LTI TeleBoom) (Ex-Engine 22, ex-Engine 1) (Sold 2020)
:1987 Spartan Gladiator / Grumman pumper (1500/750) (SN#17710) (Ex-Engine 12, ex-Engine 1) (Sold 2013)
:1980 GMC mini-pumper (250/?) (Sold to Yelm Fire District 2 in 2000)
:1979 E-One pumper (1500/750)
:1978 Pontiac admin unit (Sold to Tenino Fire District 12 in February of 1989)Feb. 7, 1989 Tumwater City Council Minutes. Accessed Jan. 27, 2024.
:1978 Ford F-600 4x4 / Fire-Tec pumper (500/-/800F) (Ex-ARFF 1)
:(34) - 1974 Kenworth CX175 / Curtis-Heiser pumper (1750/500) (Ex-Engine 6) (Surplussed to the Great Northern Fire & Rescue Mueseum in 2009)
: (33) - 1967 American LaFrance 900 Series (1500/?) (Ex-Engine 5) (Sold to Mason County Fire District 13 in 1988)
:(30) - 1958 Chevrolet tanker (250/1000) (Ex-Tender 1) (Sold to Tenino Fire District 12 in 1989)
:1955 Ford pumper (Ex-ARFF 1)
:(28) - 1954 GMC 630 / General Fire Truck Corporation pumper (750/750) (Ex-Washington State Civil Defense, acquired 8/4/1967) (Ex-Engine 4) (Sold to Tenino Fire Department in February of 1988)Feb. 2, 1988 Tumwater City Council Minutes. Accessed Jan. 27, 2024.
:(20) - 1953 REO F221B rescue (Ex-Rescue 1) (Ex-Thurston County Civil Defense, acquired in July of 1970) (Sold to Bucoda Fire Department in 1983)
:1948 Kenworth / Heiser pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 3)
:194? GMC tanker (Purchased in 1953 during a state of emergency under Ordinance 321)Ordnance #321. Town of Tumwater, 1953.
:1938 Dodge pumper (Ex-Engine 2) (Ex-Carlisle Lumber Company, purchased 1943) (Sold for $601 on 12/7/1954)
:1928 REO Speedwagon pumper (Ex-Engine 1)
Tumwater Engine 1.jpg|1928 REO
==External Links==
Tumwater Fire Department
== References==
==Station Map==
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