Mission Statement The mission of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is to quickly, skillfully, and compassionately respond to the needs of our diverse communities by safely providing: Fire Suppression Emergency Medical Services Rescue Hazardous Materials Mitigation Public Information and Education Prevention and Code Compliance Central Pierce Fire & Rescue

Six Former Fire Departments (City of Puyallup, Summit/South Hill, North Puyallup, Parkland, Midland, and Spanaway) Serving a population of 200,000 citizens Covering 85 Square Miles 12 Fire Stations 11 Fire Engines (staffed with EMTs and/or Paramedics) 8 Paramedic Units 2 Ladder Trucks Nearly 27,000 Emergency Incidents Over 19,000 of those were Medical Incidents 11,000 Patient Transports to Area Hospitals Central Pierce Fire & Rescue

Other Services First Aid/CPR AED Classes Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes Helmets Blood Pressure Checks Fire Extinguisher Classes Fire Station Tours Guest Speakers Pre-school/Day Care Visits Smoke Alarm Program Car Seat Inspections Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program Central Pierce Fire & Rescue

4 Decreasing Revenue Actions taken to balance budget without reducing core services: Eleven (11) vacant FTEs o Deputy Chief (1) o Battalion Chiefs (3) o Firefighters (7) Suspended 2011 wage increases Change in medical insurance

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Changes in the City Fire based BLS patient transportation to hospital Medic Unit at the Shaw Road Station 72 Battalion Chief response from River Road Station 71 Moved Ladder Truck and Medic Unit from Pioneer Station 73 to River Road Station 71 WSRB Fire Insurance Rating Class 4 to Class 3 Radio communications partnership (coverage and capacity)

Community Asked to Renew Funding on August 16, 2011 Nearly half of your fire district’s revenue is subject to voters renewing the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy and the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC). This revenue is essential in providing a quick response with highly trained paramedic/firefighters. Both of these funding sources are nearing the end of their six- year life. Your fire district will be asking voters to renew these two essential funding sources on August 16, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue

7 Funding History EMS levy has been in place in the district since 1980 City of Puyallup had EMS levy in place since 1981 FBC has been in place in the District since 1991 FBC has been in place in the City since January 2010

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue You may ask yourself, why is the fire department on the ballot so frequently? Funding for fire districts was established in the 1930’s so rural communities could provide fire protection (only). Since that time, many areas around the state, including Pierce County, have developed into urban or suburban communities requiring additional resources. The legislature has responded by providing funding sources which must be voter approved such as the EMS levy, FBC, or Excess levies. None of these are permanent sources of funding. Currently, voters must reauthorize this funding every six years.

The is voter approved funding that pays for paramedic emergency medical services and ambulance transport to area hospitals with no out-of-pocket expenses to the citizens of the District. The is voter approved funding that pays for day-to-day operations including salaries, equipment, fuel and utilities. The is voter approved funding that pays for paramedic emergency medical services and ambulance transport to area hospitals with no out-of- pocket expenses. The is voter approved funding that pays for day to day operations including salaries, equipment, fuel and utilities. FireBenefit Charge (FBC) is voter approed funding EMS Levy Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) (FBC) Voter Approved Funding: The is voter approved funding that pays for paramedic emergency medical services and ambulance transport to area hospitals with no out-of- pocket expenses. The is voter approved funding that pays for day to day operations including salaries, equipment, fuel and utilities. FireBenefit Charge (FBC) is voter approed funding EMS Levy Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) (FBC) Voter Approved Funding: Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Revenue Sources

Questions From Council? There will be a public meeting on this information next Tuesday, July 26 th at 7pm at the Puyallup Library Central Pierce Fire & Rescue