About Us

To protect life, property, and the environment...

The District faces unique challenges in keeping pace with the changing world in which we live and work. We must not forget the traditions and people who brought us to this point. However, we must adapt, be flexible, and be progressive in order to be successful. We believe the following statements will provide with a vision that will enable us to continue to be an exceptional organization.

Vision Statement

Strive to be leaders and role models in the community we serve
Be accountable to those we serve, each other, and any fire service organization with whom we interact
Be committed to providing the best public safety services through innovative training, education, and equipment
Be willing to take the District into the future through productive teamwork, open and honest communication, and participative decision making throughout the organization
Are committed to our mission and values, and be dedicated to the fire service

History & Service Area

Became a rural fire department in June 19, 1958
If somebody needed help, volunteers responded a garden hose and shovel
County Commissioners created fire districts in November 1968 and our first fire commissioners were appointed
District boundaries are approximately 248 square miles
First unit was a 1943 International airport crash truck
Second unit was a white half-track Unit 814
The first District building was moved from Priest Rapids to Mattawa and was the training classroom at the original Station 81
The original Station 81 was built in 1977 followed by Station 82 in 1980 and Station 83 in 1990
The original Station 81 was sold in 2017 and the building was leased until the new Headquarters Station 81 was completed in 2021
The City of Mattawa and the School District are served by contract
Vernita Rest Stop is covered by contract
Wanapum Dam, Wanapum Village, Beverly, and Schawana are covered by mutual aid agreements with District 10
The Priest Rapids Indian Village is covered by contract