Milestones Through the Years
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1945 | Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 5 established as a volunteer fire department. |
| 1973 | First career personnel hired. |
| 1974 | First firefighters begin 24-hour staffing. |
| 1986 | City of Gig Harbor merges with the District. |
| 1988-1989 | First ambulance purchased and first paramedics hired. |
| 1990s | Technical rescue, hazmat, and expanded EMS services added. |
| Today | Serving more than 50,000 residents with career firefighters, paramedics, and nine stations. |