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Pierce County Professional Firefighters
Merger
Learn more about why voting YES on Prop 1 will strengthen emergency services, improve response times, and support your local firefighters.
better together
Vote YES on prop 1 for faster response and no new taxes.
Support Your Local Firefighters - Vote YES on Prop 1! Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR), Graham Fire & Rescue (GFR), and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue (OVFR) are asking voters to approve a merger creating a new, unified regional fire service organization. On April 22nd, your vote on Proposition 1 will decide the future of emergency services in our region. Here's why voting YES is the best choice for you, your family, and your firefighters:
Why Vote Yes?
Same local Firefighters
When you call 911, the same dedicated firefighters will show up at your door. The merger won't result in any job losses or fire station closures.
faster emergency response
Prop 1 allows fire districts to deploy the closest available emergency vehicles eliminating borders, cutting seconds off response times and ensuring help arrives when you need it the most.
better support for firefighters
By streamlining operations and reducing redundancies, firefighters will have the resources, training, and tools they need to focus on what matters most: saving lives and protecting property in Pierce County.
No new taxes
This initiative does not require new funding or tax increases. It's about doing more with what we already have - maximizing efficiency and optimizing resources without asking you for more.
Adapting to Growth
Our growing communities deserve fire services that can keep up. The unified organization will have the flexibility and resources to reactivate unused stations, build new ones, and adjust staffing to meet real-time needs.
proven success
CPFR, GFR, and OVFR already collaborate in many areas, including shared leadership, training programs, IT services, and community education. Prop 1 is the natural next step to make these efforts permanent and even more effective.
Enhanced Support
key benefits at a glance
For more information and frequently asked questions visit:
www.centralpiercefire.org/fireservicecollaboration
Faster Response Times with better coordination and resource allocation.
No New Taxes - keep the same funding structure in place.
Efficient Resource Management to reduce costs and improve service.
Enhanced Flexibility to meet changing community needs.
Public Involvement in shaping the future of your fire service.