Tumwater Fire Department

06/09/2026

To comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, we must have all of our fire hose and ladders tested annually. Thank you to National Hose Testing Specialties for testing all 16,000 feet of our fire hose, ensuring our crews are ready to serve the citizens of Tumwater.

06/05/2026

TFD responded today to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Capitol Blvd near Linwood Ave. The injured patient was rapidly treated by our crews and flown to Harborview Medical Center with our partners at Airlift NW. Thanks to our daily staffing levels, we were able to manage this incident while one of engines was on a structure fire with Griffin Fire Department.

06/01/2026

Your Tumwater Fire Department responded to 530 calls in the month of May.

05/22/2026

In honor of EMS Week, we started a new tradition. Whenever someone saves a life, we tack a save pin into the wood of this ancient Medic 5 backboard displayed in the apparatus bay. Someday, there won't be any room left, and we'll have to find a new artifact!

Thanks for the idea, Lieutenant Sorem!!

05/18/2026

Tumwater Fire crews responded to a structure fire at noon today on Lake Park Drive. Four people were safely out of the home when crews arrived. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, and damage was contained to the kitchen. Pets were also safe.

A good reminder: working smoke detectors and a clear escape plan make all the difference in an emergency - seconds count.

05/18/2026

Tumwater's Engine T1 extinguished a car fire on Interstate 5 last night. The driver was safe and all her belongings were salvaged.

Vehicle fires can grow quickly and create serious hazards from heat, smoke, leaking fuel, and traffic disruptions.

Our crews train for fast, coordinated response to protect people and property, control the fire, and keep the scene as safe as possible.

If you ever experience a vehicle fire, follow these steps:
🔥Pull over safely and move away from the vehicle.
🔥Call 911.
🔥Do not try to retrieve belongings.
🔥Stay clear of smoke and traffic.
🔥Follow instructions from emergency responders.

A car can be replaced. You can't.

05/15/2026

Serving our community looks different every day. Today, it looked like hotdogs and tiny milk cartons.

Thank you, Michael T. Simmons Elementary School, for including us in your annual family barbecue event.

Tumwater School District
Thurston County Medic One

05/06/2026

In recognition that emergency medical services are a vital public service that provides lifesaving and supportive care to the people of Tumwater 24-hours a day, seven days a week, Mayor Dahlhoff and council proclaimed May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Tumwater. Members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills. May 17-23, 2026 is a time to recognize those who give so much of themselves and consistently rise to the challenge for the safety and health of others.

05/01/2026

03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day, Tumwater!

Today, and every day, we appreciate the women who help make our community strong. Happy International Women’s Day, Tumwater!