Clallam County Fire District 4

What Clallam County Fire District 4 does

Clallam County Fire Protection District No. 4 (CCFPD4), operating under the trade name Joyce Fire & Rescue, is a Washington State government fire protection district founded in 1955 and headquartered in Joyce, Clallam County, Washington. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners and funded primarily through local property taxes under RCW Title 52, with supplemental access to state grants and low-interest government loans. It serves approximately 3,500 permanent residents across an 87-square-mile service area along Highway 112, with the served population nearly doubling during warm-weather months due to tourism associated with Olympic National Park and Pacific Coast destinations.

CCFPD4 delivers an integrated emergency response portfolio from two fire stations and an administration/training campus, including fire suppression (structural and wildland), Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support ambulance services, technical rescue (rope, vehicle extrication), hazardous materials response, ambulance transport, and medical air transport coordination with LifeFlight and AirLift Northwest. Service delivery relies on approximately 25 cross-trained volunteer responders — many certified as both firefighters and EMTs, Advanced EMTs, or Paramedics — supported by one full-time Fire Chief, part-time office staff, and a robust community ecosystem comprising the Joyce Fire Auxiliary, JEPP (Joyce Emergency Planning and Prep Group), and the FEMA-sponsored Joyce CERT. Dispatch is handled through Peninsula Communications (PenCom), and mutual aid agreements link the district to Clallam County Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3.

The district's revenue model is tax-funded and quasi-subscription in nature: residents contribute via property taxes, and emergency services are delivered at no direct point-of-use cost. The district maintains no long-term debt and healthy reserves, and it has invested over $3.3 million in real property over the past two decades — most notably the February 2025 commissioning of a $3 million apparatus bay and training facility. CCFPD4 has earned multiple Washington Fire Commissioners Association Management Excellence Awards, including four consecutive first-place finishes (2014, 2016-2018) and a third-place finish in 2022 after moving up to the larger Division C classification.

Name

Clallam County Fire District 4

Legal name

Clallam County Fire Protection District No. 4

Website

https://clallamfire4.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clallam County Fire Protection District No. 4 is a Washington State tax-funded government fire district serving approximately 3,500 residents across 87 square miles in Joyce, delivering fire suppression, BLS/ALS emergency medical services, technical rescue, and ambulance transport through approximately 25 cross-trained volunteers and one full-time chief.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Technical rescue operations
• Fire protection district
• Wildland fire response

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district is a fire protection district guided by an elected Board of Commissioners and funded by local taxes. Primary revenue source is property taxes collected from residents within the district boundaries.
2. Government Funding: District receives funding through Washington State RCW Title 52 statutory requirements and may access government grants and low-interest government loans for capital projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clallam County Fire Protection District No. 4 provides fire suppression (structural and wildland), Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support emergency medical services, ambulance transport, and technical rescue operations including rope rescue and vehicle extrication to the Joyce community. The district also delivers fire safety education programs and coordinates mutual aid with neighboring fire districts and air medical transport partners. Services are delivered at no direct cost to residents, funded through local property taxes and supported by approximately 25 volunteer responders and one full-time fire chief.

Product overview

Clallam County Fire Protection District No. 4 operates as a unified emergency services organization providing fire suppression, emergency medical services (BLS/ALS), rescue operations, and ambulance transport. The district's core services are delivered through approximately 25 volunteer responders and one full-time chief, supported by two fire stations and an administration building. Key programs include the Joyce Emergency Shelter, Joyce CERT, JEPP disaster preparedness group, and Joyce Fire Auxiliary. The district also provides fire safety education through school visits, first aid/CPR training, and community outreach events. Medical air transport coordination with LifeFlight and AirLift Northwest extends advanced care capabilities beyond the district's ground services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Traditional fire suppression including structural and wildland fire response, delivered with fire apparatus including engines/pumpers and tenders for water delivery.
• Emergency Medical Services (BLS/ALS) Emergency medical dispatch services providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS), staffed by cross-trained EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics.
• Rescue Operations Technical rescue capabilities including rope rescue, vehicle extrication, and backcountry rescue operations.
• Ambulance Transport Ground ambulance transport services to Olympic Medical Center, with coordination of air medical transport via LifeFlight and AirLift Northwest.
• Medical Air Transport Coordination Arrangement of medical air transport evacuations via LifeFlight and AirLift Northwest helicopter services covering the Pacific Northwest.
• Fire Safety Education Programs Public education including school visits, smoke trailer demonstrations, Stop the Bleed training, first aid/CPR/AED certification classes, and community event presence.
• Joyce Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter facility maintained in cooperation with JEPP, capable of caring for 300 residents with supplies stored in Conex containers and a steel shed.
• Joyce Fire Auxiliary Programs Community support organization that raises funds for equipment, holds awards dinners, and runs the Joyce Cares program for home safety assistance.
• Joyce CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) FEMA-sponsored community emergency response team trained to provide support to first responders and immediate victim assistance during disasters.
• JEPP (Joyce Emergency Planning and Prep Group) Disaster preparedness subcommittee working to make the Joyce community resilient for coping with large-scale disasters including earthquakes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 373 emergency calls responded to in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peninsula Communications (PenCom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenCom is the 911 center and communications division for Clallam County, located inside the Port Angeles Police Department. It is the centralized answering point for all 911 calls and provides emergency dispatch services for police, fire, and medical emergency responders. CCFPD4 relies on PenCom for all 911 dispatch services.
• Olympic AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlympic Ambulance provides medical transport services when patients need transport beyond CCFPD4's service area. Bases are strategically located in communities they serve.
• LifeFlightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir medical transport service covering the Pacific Northwest. Utilizes numerous aircraft and offers ICU-level care during air transport. EMS helicopters typically operate within a 175-mile radius. CCFPD4 responders work with LifeFlight to arrange medical air transport evacuations.
• AirLift NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir medical transport service covering the Pacific Northwest. Offers ICU-level care during air transport. Fixed-wing aircraft can transport patients throughout the nation. CCFPD4 works with AirLift Northwest for medical evacuations.
• Olympic National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCFPD4 works with Olympic National Park to control wildfires. The park is within or adjacent to the service area and attracts many tourists. Park closures and trail/road conditions affect emergency response needs.
• Washington Department of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCFPD4 works with the Department of Natural Resources to control wildfires. DNR provides forest fire information, advice on protecting state lands, and landowner assistance resources.
• Clallam County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement support for fire district operations, including traffic control, scene safety, and intervention. CCFPD4 works with the Sheriff's office for emergency response support.
• Clallam County Office of Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty division that plans for and responds to natural and man-made disasters. Implements comprehensive emergency management plan, conducts exercises, and provides educational materials to the public.
• Neighboring Fire Districts (Districts 1, 2, 3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClallam County Fire Districts 1 (Forks), 2 (Port Angeles), and 3 (Sequim-Dungeness Valley) support one another through mutual aid agreements when the need arises.
• Joyce Fire AuxiliarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity support organization that holds bake sales and fundraisers to purchase equipment and supplies for the district. Sponsors an Awards dinner each January. Operates Joyce Cares program to foster goodwill between the district and community.
• Joyce Emergency Planning and Prep Group (JEPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA subcommittee of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary working to make the Joyce community disaster ready and resilient. Between 2016-2022, JEPP procured tools, equipment, supplies, and food for disaster preparedness, stored in Conex containers and a steel shed at the Joyce Emergency Shelter.
• Joyce CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA FEMA-sponsored community emergency response team that coordinates with JEPP and CCFPD4 following a disaster. CERT members are trained to provide support to first responders and immediate assistance to victims, and will help run the Joyce Emergency Shelter.
• Crescent SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCFPD4 conducts annual school visits at the beginning of each school year to teach fire safety. The district also attends sports events at the school for emergency standby.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• East Jefferson Fire Rescue: Neighboring Washington state fire and EMS agency on the Olympic Peninsula. Comparable in providing fire suppression, EMS, and rescue to a similar rural community, with overlapping service characteristics and a similar mix of volunteer and paid staff.
• Mason County Fire District: Washington state fire protection district serving a similar rural geographic area. Offers comparable fire and EMS services in a low-population, large-area jurisdiction, making it a useful benchmark for volunteer-driven rural fire district operations.

Direct peers

• Clallam County Fire District 1 (Forks): Adjacent Clallam County fire protection district with mutual aid agreement with CCFPD4. Operates as a similarly small rural volunteer-driven fire district providing fire and EMS services in the Forks area, making it a directly comparable peer in size, structure, and service model.
• Clallam County Fire District 3 (Sequim-Dungeness Valley): Mutual aid partner district in Clallam County. Comparable rural fire protection district model serving Sequim and Dungeness Valley, with similar funding structure (property tax) and volunteer/career staffing patterns.
• Clallam County Fire District 2 (Port Angeles): Larger neighboring fire district in Clallam County with mutual aid agreement. Provides similar fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services to the Port Angeles area, comparable in service mix though larger in scale and budget.

Others

• Peninsula Communications (PenCom): Centralized 911 dispatch center for Clallam County that handles all call routing for CCFPD4. While not a peer in service delivery, it is a critical operational partner and ecosystem participant in the district's emergency response value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Olympic Ambulance: Regional ambulance service operating throughout the Olympic Peninsula. Provides ground medical transport when patients need care beyond CCFPD4's service area, making it a partial overlap in EMS service delivery with a larger, more specialized footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JoyceFireAuxiliaryAndFriends
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clallam-county-fire-protection-district-no.-4

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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