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Central Pierce fire chief outlines plan to fold three valley departments into one; April 22 community vote planned
Summary
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue chief described an administrative consolidation of Orting Valley, Graham and Central Pierce fire services, a single labor contract for about 605 personnel, expanded access to stations and a required community vote on April 22 for the Orting Valley and Graham jurisdictions.
Dustin Morrow, who identified himself as fire chief for Central Pierce Fire and Rescue and the neighboring valley departments, told the Orting School District board that the three‑agency consolidation aims to improve emergency response, share resources and reduce administrative duplication.
Morrow said the consolidation has already produced operational changes: pooled staffing, access to more stations and a negotiated single labor contract covering roughly 605 personnel. He described cultural work to align…
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