Edgewood Fire Department
 "Exceptional service provided by quality people, dedicated to the diverse needs of our communities."
 

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Pierce County Fire District 8 is located in Edgewood, Washington behind the historic Nyholm Windmill at the corner of 24th Street and Meridian. The District provides fire protection services to the City of Edgewood through annexation. Currently serving an area of approximately ten square miles with a population of 9,640. Our assessed value is $1,345,639,653. The District is on pace in 2008 to run approximately 1,000 to 1,100 calls. Pierce County Fire District 8 was created in 1947 with approximately forty volunteers. The Fire District currently employs a Fire Chief,  an Assistant Chief, three Career Shift Captains, six Career Firefighters, an Office Manager and Office Assistant. The District also has a Firefighter in Training (F.I.T.) Program consisting of volunteers.
 


MISSION STATEMENT


Exceptional service provided by quality people, dedicated to the diverse needs of our communities.
 


VALUES

bullet Professional caring relationship with citizens.
bullet Community Support / Involvement with citizens and businesses.
bullet Trust, Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Behavior
bullet Accountable to each other.
bullet Teamwork
bullet Open communications / Open to change
bullet Doing the right thing.
bullet Dedication of personal time.
bullet Respect for others / Adaptive to diversity.
bullet Value innovation and technology.
bullet Commitment to each other.
 




VISION STATEMENT



Pierce County Fire District No. 8 will provide excellent service by:



Proactively preparing to meet current and future needs of the community.

Enhancing mutually supportive relationships with our community through education and participation.

Consistently providing an organization that attracts and retains quality personnel by recognizing that our members are the Districts most valuable resources.

Promoting a decision making process that values input and collaboration from stake holders.

Support of regionalized fire and medical services for improved public safety.
 

Pierce County Fire District 8
10105 24th Street East
Edgewood, WA 98371
Phone:  (253) 927-2313          Fax:  (253) 927-2385