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East Jefferson Fire & Rescue 150th Anniversary
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Fire Protection District 1, also known as East Jefferson Fire
Rescue serves the City of Port Townsend and surrounding Jefferson County areas with Fire and EMS
protection; and
WHEREAS, one year after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Port Townsend employed the first
firefighters in Jefferson County in 1872; and
WHEREAS, East Jefferson Fire Rescue carries the legacy of the fire service in Jefferson
County to include Fire District 6 of Cape George, Jefferson County Fire District 1 of Chimacum and
the City of Port Townsend Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, East Jefferson Fire Rescue has been in operation for 150 years with a varying
mission that has evolved to a multi-hazard organization responding to fires, emergency medical events,
marine emergencies, auto-accidents, and hazardous materials emergencies; and
WHEREAS, East Jefferson Fire Rescue recognizes the value of connection to our community
through the dedicated career and volunteer members of the organization;
NOW, THEREFORE, The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize
October 8, 2022, as
East Jefferson Fire & Rescue 150th Anniversary
in Jefferson County, and encourages all residents to join us in celebration of this dynamic
community asset and historical site in observation of this important day.
PROCLAIMED this 3rd day of October, 2022
JEFFERSON COUNTY
B 1f RD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Heidi Ei enhour, C r
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Carolyrl tiallaway, Clerk of the Board Kat Dean, Member
Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: October 3, 2022
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming October 8, 2022, the East Jefferson Fire &
Rescue 150th Anniversary
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
East Jefferson Fire Rescue is the product of combining three separate fire departments; Jefferson
County Fire Protection District#1 (Chimacum/Hadlock/Marrowstone Island), Jefferson County Fire
Protection#6 (Cape George) and Port Townsend Fire Department. East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR)
has proudly embraced their rich legacies. The Port Townsend fire department was founded in 1872, it's
not only the oldest of the agencies within EJFR, but also one of the oldest in the western U.S.
In addition to bringing the community together to celebrate this benchmark anniversary, the October 8,
2022 event is also expected to attract fire buffs and history fans from across the region. Officials chose
the second weekend in October for its proximity to National Fire Prevention Week because protecting
the community involves more than emergency response: it also involves preventing emergencies and
preparing for them should they occur.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming October 8, 2022, the East Jefferson Fire & Rescue 150th Anniversary
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCa y, County Administrator Date