The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) was officially established in 1880 and has evolved into a full-service public safety organization dedicated to protecting life, property, and the environment. With 509 personnel—456 sworn firefighters and 53 support staff—it operates out of 17 fire stations across Tacoma and nearby contract areas, maintaining minimum daily staffing of around 79 on duty. In 2023, TFD responded to over 51,000 emergency calls, dispatching units more than 90,000 times; that same year saw roughly 2,700 fires and over 24,000 medical transports