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Can
I Burn?
Check here for the latest Burn Ban information, news on burn ban laws,
and essential maps for burn ban areas.
What's
Going On In Graham
Find information about safety programs, school tours, community events and appearances,
and even the newest construction photos of the new firehouse.
Meet
Our Team
Meet the members of the Graham Fire & Rescue, including bios and
more information on some of our best men and women.
What's
Going On In the Dept.
Find out about Board meetings, hiring and volunteer information, see
photos of the new fire station, and check
out some department and local statistics.
In the Community
Meet our Public Education staff
and view pictures of firefighters at events and other community
involvement.
Contact
Us
Email links and phone numbers, plus locations and addresses of all
stations in the district.
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Firefighter Dooley mingles with the kids during a tour at Station 91.
Lieutenant Mason working hard at a Hazardous Materials Team Training
Firefighter Corak to the rescue!
The team spends some time in the water honing their skills at water rescue at Clear Lake. |
In the Department
Public board meetings are held every
second and fourth Monday, at Station 21-4 (23014 - 70th Ave. E.), at 7 p.m. Please join us to find out what is going on at Graham
Fire & Rescue.
Click here
to view approved Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes. For archived meeting minutes not listed, please
contact Graham Fire & Rescue at 253-847-8811.
Public Service Announcement - Novelty
Lighters
Read the 2008 Pierce County Patient Care Protocols here.
 Started in 2004 with the help of Meridian Collision,
Graham Fire & Rescue restored the engine, pump and body of Graham Engine One. Graham Fire & Rescue designed a special entry in their new headquarter fire station to allow the public to view the antique fire engine anytime they visit the station. The District uses the fire prevention/public education vehicle at parades and public events. In February 2007, Graham Fire & Rescue was invited to display the recently finished Graham Engine One in the Northwest’s first antique fire engine show at the Puyallup Fairgrounds.
Graham Community Fire Statistics:
CALL VOLUMES:
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Year
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Alarms
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% Change
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1990
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1375
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1991
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1574
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+14%
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1992
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1887
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+20%
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1993
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1915
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+1%
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1994
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1892
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-1%
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1995
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2128
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+12%
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1996
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2381
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+12%
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1997
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2559
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+7%
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1998
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2753
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+8%
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1999
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2995
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+9%
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2000
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3444
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+15%
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2001
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3705
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+8%
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2002
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3551
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-4%
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2003
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3888
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+9%
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2004
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3818
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-2%
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2005
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4004
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+5%
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2006
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4610
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+15%
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2007
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4656
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+1%
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2008
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4943
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+6%
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Graham Fire & Rescue has experienced an average increase of 7.5% per year in Annual Call Volumes;
a total increase of 259% since 1990.
SIZE OF DISTRICT: Approximately 110 square miles.
POPULATION SERVED: Approximately 72,000 citizens.
HIGHWAYS/TRANSPORTATION: Meridian (SR 161) and Mountain Highway (SR 7) are busy main arterials. Rail lines serve the
Frederickson Manufacturing complex. Additionally, several major fuel and gas pipelines cross the district.
APPARATUS: Three Medic Units, seven Engines, two Water Tenders, one Brush Truck, one Hazardous Materials Unit, one Air Unit,
two Utility Pick-up, six Command Vehicles, one Fire Prevention Van and one Rehab Unit.
Volunteer Fire Fighter Information
The entrance process to become a volunteer fire fighter at Graham Fire & Rescue
takes some time and work, and is very rewarding in the end.
If you are interested in becoming a career fire fighter, starting as a
volunteer will help you in the future. Many career fire fighters will tell
you that they started as a volunteer.
We offer two different volunteer programs at Graham Fire & Rescue.
The first is our "come from home" program. This is intended for the volunteer with a full time job. After
initial training, you will be assigned to a station that is close to your home. You will be notified of fire and medical calls and report to your station to respond to the call for help when available. Training continues on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. You will need to attend 70% of the Tuesday night drills to remain active. Make-up drills are available. To
be a "come from home" volunteer, you must live within the borders of Graham Fire & Rescue.
The second program is our "resident" program. After the initial training, resident fire fighters are expected to work
eight to ten 24-hour shifts per month. You will be assigned to one of three shifts and work alongside the career fire fighters. Continuing training will be completed on
shift. You do not have to live within the fire district borders for this
program. This is a time-intensive program.
Fore more information about volunteering and other Graham Fire & Rescue
programs, click here or visit www.grahamfire.org/programs.htm.
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