GigHarborFire

We’re always looking for new ways to improve safety on the water. Some solutions just happen to come from below the surface. Still in development… but we’re pretty confident this one will make a splash.

September 18–20, 2026 at Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One Additional details and registration information coming soon. Learn more: gigharborfire.org/education-and-…

Crunch Time Auto Extrication Symposium is back! Join us for three days of advanced, high-level instruction and 100% hands-on training. Designed for those with a foundation in auto extrication, this symposium is built to help you refine your skills and push them further.

Planning to attend? Don’t forget to register. We’ll help you get started with the basics of preparedness. March 26 | 6:00–8:00 PM | GHFMO Headquarters Learn more and register: gigharborfire.org/education-and-…

The area was secured, a removal plan was established, and the scene was turned over to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation.

All individuals were accounted for. One person was evaluated and transported to a local hospital. Crews secured power to the vessel and confirmed no fuel or fluid leaks.

Watercraft Incident – February 27, 2026 At 6:44am, Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One responded to a report of a watercraft in distress near Tacoma Narrows View Park.

Sandbag Filling Station Has Moved Our sandbag filling station is now located at: 📍 Station 55 7710 Rosedale Street NW This site is open to the public as a free, self-serve sandbag station. Sand, bags, and shovels are available on-site for your convenience.

@PSETalk The roadway is back open and traffic is flowing. All residents evacuated a now allowed back to their homes.

@PSETalk has secured the gas leak. We’re working with @PSETalk to get residents who were evacuated back into their homes. The roadway is still closed.

Gig Harbor Fire, @GigHarborPolice, and @PSETalk are on scene of a natural gas line break in the 5700 blk of 38th Ave. 38th ave is closed between 56th St and 59th St. Structures in the immediate area have been evacuated. Please avoid the area.

Gig Harbor Fire units have cleared the scene, three patients have been transported to local hospitals. Washington State Patrol and @wsdot remain on scene. Traffic continues to be heavy and drivers should avoid the area if possible.

Gig Harbor Fire units, @wsdot and Washington State Patrol are on a motor vehicle collision on PurdyDr and Goodnough Dr. Please avoid the area.

Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One units were dispatched to the 3600 blk of 92nd AVE NW for a detached garage fire. The fire has now been extinguished. No firefighter or civilian injuries are reported. Thank you to Pen Light and Pierce County Sheriff for the assistance.

Congratulations to Battalion Chief Paul Stark on his retirement after 25 years of service to GHFMO. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and service to our department and community. Wishing you and your family the very best in retirement.

Thanks to the early sprinkler activation and rapid response, the home was saved and damage was minimized.   No injuries were reported. Crews remain on scene conducting overhaul. The cause of the fire is under investigation with the Pierce County Fire Marshal.

At approximately 7:09 AM, GHFMO crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 6000 block of Cromwell Beach Dr. Crews arrived to find a three-story home with light smoke visible on the exterior.

The residence was equipped with residential fire sprinklers, which activated prior to the fire department’s arrival, helping contain the fire and limit damage.   GHFMO fully extinguished the fire upon arrival and confirmed the incident was under control.