Serving the community with honor, integrity, and pride since 1911.
You’re Invited!
Join us at Station 171 on Wednesday, November 11, for an evening of recognition, celebration, and community!
The event will begin with a Veterans Day acknowledgment, followed by an apparatus push-in ceremony featuring a refurbished fire engine, a new brush truck, and a new water tender. We’ll also dedicate the water tender in honor of fallen Assistant Chief Larry Spohn and celebrate improvements to Station 171.
Come tour the station, get an up-close look at our apparatus, get a yummy dinner from Stacks, and connect with your local firefighters. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Station 171 | 302 McNaught St., Roy, WA 98580
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
4–7 p.m.
Letter from Chief Zane Gibson
Welcome to South Pierce Fire & Rescue and thank you for supporting the emergency services that protect our community every day.
SPFR serves approximately 25,000 residents across 140 square miles, including Roy, Eatonville, McKenna, Lacamas, Clear Lake, and Harts Lake. As a combination department made up of career and volunteer firefighters, we respond to more than 3,000 calls each year—about 75% of which are emergency medical calls.
While many people think of the fire department primarily as responding to fires, our crews also provide advanced life support, emergency medical care, wildfire response, rescue services, fire prevention education, CPR and first aid training, and community support throughout the year.
Responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars remains a priority for SPFR. We actively look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency through grants, partnerships, and long-term planning. Our partnership with Central Pierce Fire & Rescue allows us to share equipment and administrative resources while strengthening service to the community. The district has also refurbished fire engines rather than purchasing new apparatus when practical, helping save taxpayers significant costs.
Like many fire agencies across Washington state, SPFR continues to face increasing costs, aging facilities, and growing service demands. Our goal is to continue providing the highest level of emergency service possible while planning responsibly for the future.
Thank you for the trust you place in our firefighters, paramedics, and volunteers. We are proud to serve this community.
Zane Gibson, Interim Fire Chief