Fire Districts 2's Second Fire Station

Mason County Fire District #2 encompasses the majority of the northeast portion of Mason County comprising of approxiamtely 102 square miles. It serves  aproximatley 12,100 residents in the community of Belfair, Dewatto, Collins Lake, and both the north and south shore of Hood Canal.

Mason County Fire District District #2 was first chartered as a fire district in 1946. It started with a World War II military surplus fire engine and a quonset hut building in downtown Belfair. At that time, it served a community of approximately 400 citizens. In the early 1950's, an additional fire truck was purchased, along with a military surplus Ambulance. The fire district was able to provide both fire and emergency medical services to the area for over 20 years. This was accomplished soley by volunteer fire firefighters.

Today, Mason County Fire District #2 emerges as an organization who builds on a proud tradition of its motto, "Neighbors Helping Neighbors". The District comprises of its main headquarters station located approximately 1/2 mile north of Belfair on the Old Belfair Highway and outlying stations on the North Shore Road, Collins Lake, Twanoh Falls, Dewatto, and Tiger Lake. It now serves a community of nearly 10,000 people.

The fire district prides itself on its emergency medical program. Out of nearly 1500 alarms answered yearly, most are emergency medical responses. Two firefighter/ paramedics stand ready to answer multiple calls 24 hours a day.

Along with a compliment of six firefighter paramedics, the District employs a career staff of five additional firefighters, a Chief as well as a public educator and an administrative assistant. To supplement this work group are six student resident firefighters.

Since it's inception, Mason County Fire District #2 has relied on the volunteer. Fire District #2 maintains a roster of 17 dedicated volunteer fire fighters. They unselfishly provide an outstanding service to supplement fire and medical aid services to the citizens. Without their committment to the organization and community, the District could not provide the highest quality of service to its citizens.

Along with the outstanding committment of the volunteers, are the Citizens Response Teams. (CRT) These are also community volunteers who respond to emergencies in the remote areas of the District. Areas of Dewatto, Tahuya River Valley, Trails End Lake, and Twanoh Falls. A total of 40 citizens who have been trained in first aid, CPR, Disaster Response, Incident Command, and many other emergency subjects, stand ready to answer the call for help from their neighbors, and other citizens who may fall sick or injured.

The Districts' Community Education program is comprised of many services including: Home Safety Inspection, Free Address Signs, First Aid and CPR Classes, Disaster Preparedness and Fire Extinguisher Training.

Mason County Fire District #2 is a great source of community pride and rightfully so. It represents the very best efforts of community volunteers and dedicated career staff working together to assure that our high quality fire and emergency medical service continues undiminished into the future.