East Jefferson Fire Rescue has been serving its community for 136 years  providing fire suppression, fire prevention and education, and emergency medical services on a 24/7 basis.

     Today, the district covers the incorporated city of Port Townsend and the unincorporated Jefferson County communities of Cape George, Chimacum, Irondale, Kala Point, Marrowstone Island and Port Hadlock, Washington.

      Service is provided from six fire stations, three staffed and three volunteer.  EJFR employs 25 career firefighters, 11 of whom are Washington State licensed paramedics.  Our 40 volunteers, who serve in various capacities, are an integral part of our department.  A clerical staff of two serves with the Chief Officers to fulfill administrative duties.  The District employs one part-time Public Education Specialist/Public Information Officer.   A Joint Oversight Board, consisting of three elected fire commissioners and three appointed City Council members governs the District.   EJFR has four separate divisions: Fire Prevention, Training and Operations, Support Services, and Administration.

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           Proudly serving since 1872