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Washington Fire Departments

Puget Sound departments expanding marine and wildland response.

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Showing all 5 departments in Washington.
Department breakdown
Total departments5
Municipal4
Combination1

Seattle Fire Department

Municipal

Seattle, Washington

  • Stations: 33+ coverage
  • Staffing: 1,100 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Marine operations, high-rise response, health one
📞 (206) 386-1400🌐 Official site

Spokane Fire Department

Municipal

Spokane, Washington

  • Stations: 16+ coverage
  • Staffing: 300 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Wildland interface, community risk reduction, EMS transport
📞 (509) 625-7000🌐 Official site

Eastside Fire & Rescue

Combination

Issaquah, Washington

  • Stations: 16+ coverage
  • Staffing: Career & volunteer firefighters
  • Specialty units: Mountain rescue, hazardous materials, wildland prevention
📞 (425) 313-3200🌐 Official site

Tacoma Fire Department

Municipal

Tacoma, Washington

  • Stations: 19+ coverage
  • Staffing: 400 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Port response, technical rescue, EMS transport
📞 (253) 591-5737🌐 Official site

Vancouver Fire Department

Municipal

Vancouver, Washington

  • Stations: 11+ coverage
  • Staffing: 200 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat operations, wildland interface
📞 (360) 487-7400🌐 Official site

About Washington Fire Departments

Washington has 5 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.

The state's fire service includes approximately 49% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Washington.

Puget Sound departments expanding marine and wildland response. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.

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