Local voters approve the formation of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 10, establishing a formal fire district to serve the growing area. Pierce County Commissioners officially create the District later that month.

Fire protection in the Fife area began as a community-driven effort.

The City of Fife incorporates, leaving only the unincorporated neighborhood of Fife Heights within the District’s boundaries. The newly formed City contracts with Fire District 10 for fire protection services, continuing a close partnership between the District and the community it served.

As the community evolved, so did its fire service structure.

Voters approve the annexation of the City of Fife into Fire District 10, formally unifying fire protection services under one jurisdiction once again.

Fire District 10 enters into a service agreement with the City of Tacoma to further strengthen service delivery and regional coordination. That partnership expanded operational capacity and reinforced a longstanding commitment to collaboration in public safety.

The District’s history reflects decades of adaptation, partnership, and service to the Fife community. We are grounded in voter support and shaped by the needs of a growing region.