RIVERSIDE FIRE & RESCUE provides public education and prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical services and technical rescue including water rescue, rope rescue & hazardous materials to citizens along the lower Puyallup River Valley.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1952
Riverside Fire & Rescue is a volunteer-based fire district serving the Lower Puyallup River Valley with fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations.
PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER RESPONSE
Our firefighters train to state and national standards and respond 24/7 to fire, EMS, and rescue incidents throughout Pierce County Fire District 14.
COMMUNITY GOVERNED
Riverside Fire & Rescue is governed by three elected Commissioners who provide oversight, fiscal responsibility, and accountability to the citizens we serve.
Riverside Fire & Rescue is committed to delivering professional, fiscally responsible fire and emergency medical services to the citizens and visitors of Pierce County Fire District 14 — 24 hours a day.
Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 14 (Riverside Fire & Rescue) recently adopted Resolution No. 2026-416 providing for the submission to the voters on November 3, 2026 a proposition authorizing the District to continue its six-year EMS levy at a rate of $.50 per thousand of assessed valuation for collection beginning in 2027. The District is accepting names of people interested in participating in voter pamphlet statement pro and con committees. Appointments must be made by August 4, 2026.
Citizens interested in participating, please call Chief Thirkield by August 4th, 2026.