Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue

What Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue does

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue (CKFR) is a municipal fire protection district chartered under Title 52 of the Revised Code of Washington, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, vehicle extrication, water rescue, and public safety education to approximately 74,800 residents across 115 square miles of central Kitsap County, including 40 miles of tidal waterfront. CKFR was formed through a multi-decade consolidation of fire districts: Fire Protection District #1 (1942, Silverdale), #9 (1949, North Perry), #11 (1952, Tracyton), and #15 (1954, Brownsville) progressively merged in 1977, 1989, 1999 (forming CKFR), and 2003 (District #12). The district operates 11 fire stations, an administration building co-owned with Silverdale Water District, a regional training facility at the Bremerton Training Center, a maintenance shop, and a central supply facility, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners.

CKFR's service portfolio divides into three lines: (1) core emergency response (fire suppression, EMS, technical rescue, hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, water rescue) delivered through Kitsap 911 dispatch and a fleet of apparatus across 11 stations; (2) community safety programs including the CARES referral program, AED Loaner Program, PulsePoint citizen-responder integration, Knox Box secure access program, and free CPR / Stop the Bleed / Child Passenger Safety classes; and (3) regulatory and permitting services including online outdoor burn permits and free Wildfire Risk Home Assessments. Operating reach includes US Navy installations at Sub Base Bangor and Naval Undersea Warfare Center under a 2023 mutual aid agreement, and mutual aid relationships with neighboring fire agencies and Kitsap County.

The district's revenue model is hybrid: a fire property tax levy (currently $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value, voter-authorized at $1.50) and a separate EMS levy ($0.50 per $1,000) form the subscription-style recurring tax base, supplemented by transaction-based ambulance transport billing (Basic Life Support $639/call plus $18/mile; Advanced Life Support Level 1 $814/call plus $18/mile; ALS Level 2 $930/call plus $18/mile, with a Financial Assistance Policy available) and grant funding routed through the affiliated Central Kitsap Medic One Foundation (501(c)(3), founded 1996). CKFR holds an AA+ Standard & Poor's credit rating. Annual call volume is approximately 11,384 responses, of which 68% are EMS-related, reflecting a 39% increase over six years.

Name

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue

Legal name

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue

Website

https://ckfr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is a Washington State municipal fire protection district providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous-materials response, and public safety education to approximately 74,800 residents across 115 square miles of central Kitsap County, funded primarily by property tax levies and ambulance transport billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Technical rescue operations
• Public safety education
• Hazardous materials response

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy (Fire): Primary funding source through fire levy at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, currently compressed to $1.34 per $1,000. Funds daily operations including emergency personnel, supplies, equipment, and apparatus.
2. Property Tax Levy (EMS): Emergency medical services funded by separate levy of $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
3. Ambulance Transport Billing: State law allows fire districts to establish and collect reasonable charges for emergency medical services. District bills insurance first; patients may receive bill for co-pay portion. Basic Life Support: $639 per call plus $18 per mile. Advanced Life Support: $814 or $930 depending on complexity plus $18 per mile.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is a public fire protection district that delivers fire suppression, emergency medical response (EMS), technical rescue, and hazardous materials response to residents and visitors within its service area. The agency also operates the CARES (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services) program for non-emergency medical follow-up and conducts public safety education and community risk reduction outreach.

Product overview

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is a municipal fire protection and emergency medical services provider offering a unified portfolio of emergency response services and community safety programs. The core offerings include fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and technical rescue operations. Community programs include the CARES (Community Assistance, Referrals, and Education Services) program, AED Loaner Program, PulsePoint mobile app integration, free safety classes (CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed), car seat inspections, and wildfire risk assessments. CKFR also provides online burn permit services. All programs are supported by a network of 11 fire stations across approximately 115 square miles serving over 72,000 citizens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Technical Rescue Operations
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Public Safety Education and Community Risk Reduction
• CARES Program (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• 68% of emergency calls are EMS-related
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Silverdale Water DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint ownership of Administration Building at 5300 NW Newberry Hill Road. CKFR-SWD Joint Management Agreement in place. 2023 ILA for Admin Remodel. Fuel ILA agreement. Silverdale Water District offices co-located for emergency coordination.
• South Kitsap Fire & Rescue (SKFR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2020 Shared Staffing ILA for operational coordination. EMS Supply ILA since 2022. Mutual aid agreements for technical rescue and fire suppression.
• Kitsap CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple ILAs including Kitsap County Technical Rescue Mutual Aid ILA, Kitsap Risk Management Group, KC Fire CARES ILA, TEMS ILA, Rave User Agreement. County fire marshal coordination for inspections.
• US NavymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner2023 US Navy MAA (Mutual Aid Agreement) with KC Fire Agencies covering Sub Base Bangor and Naval Undersea Warfare Center areas. CKFR boundaries extend to Navy installations.
• Bainbridge Island Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurchasing ILA agreement for cooperative procurement of goods and services.
• City of PoulsbominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARES ILA for community assistance referrals and coordination.
• North Kitsap Fire & RescueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBurn ban coordination and mutual aid for fire suppression and EMS response.
• National Purchasing PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2019 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for procurement of goods and services.
• HGACBuyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHGACBuy Interlocal Agreement for cooperative purchasing of equipment and supplies.
• City of SeattleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative Purchasing Agreement for procurement of supplies and services.
• City of EverettminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplies and Services ILA for cooperative purchasing.
• BuyBoardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuyBoard ILA for cooperative purchasing of equipment and supplies.
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire Chief Jason Christian graduated from the IAFC Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) - a year-long leadership development program. CKFR participates in IAFC programs for executive development.
• Washington State Fire Chiefs AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChief Christian elected to Washington State Fire Chiefs' Board (Position #1) in May 2025, representing Kitsap, Mason, Clallum, Grays Harbor, and Jefferson counties.
• Kitsap County Fire Chief's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChief Christian serves as Vice Chair of the Kitsap County Fire Chief's Association. Coordinates burn bans, fire marshal activities, and county-wide emergency response.
• Kitsap County Technical Rescue TeammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKFR participates in the Kitsap County Technical Rescue Team with personnel serving as team members and leaders for over a decade.
• KCFTC (Kitsap County Fire Training Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 ILA for fire training coordination across Kitsap County fire agencies. Joint training facility at Bremerton Training Center.
• Kitsap Risk Management GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2023 ILA for shared risk management and insurance pooling among Kitsap County fire agencies.
• Central Kitsap Medic One FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 1996, provides supplemental funding for EMS equipment. Foundation board selects unfunded items from CKFR 'Wish List' and raises funds through donations. Purchased AEDs, CPR devices, video laryngoscopes, ventilators, stair chairs, and funds community CPR training.
• Silverdale Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant funding for Central Kitsap Medic One Foundation.
• Fred Meyer (Kroger)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards program - residents can designate Central Kitsap Medic One Foundation (ID # TP426) for Kroger donations.
• GW Travel and CruiseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partnership - customers mention Medic One Foundation when booking travel and a portion of proceeds goes to the foundation.
• Kitsap County Department of Emergency ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency preparedness coordination, disaster response planning, and community education partnerships.
• West Sound Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity disaster response and preparedness coordination.
• Kitsap County CPRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPR training coordination and certification programs.
• Kitsap County Citizen CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity emergency preparedness and volunteer coordination through FEMA program.
• PulsePoint FoundationmajorTechnology or IntegrationNonprofit that developed and supports the PulsePoint mobile app. App alerts CPR-trained bystanders to nearby cardiac arrest events and maps public AED locations. CKFR activates the app through Kitsap 911 dispatch system.
• Rice Fergus MillermajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect for all Phase 1 and Phase 2 fire station projects under 2020 bond. Designed Stations 41, 45, 51, 52, 53, 56, 57, and 64.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority: Regional fire authority formed through merger of multiple fire districts in south King County, offering fire and EMS services at a consolidated scale. Relevant comparable for the consolidation-driven growth model CKFR exemplifies.
• Tacoma Fire Department: Major municipal fire department in the Puget Sound region providing similar fire suppression, EMS, and technical rescue services at a much larger scale. Represents the regional incumbent fire service delivery model.
• Seattle Fire Department: Large municipal fire department with far broader scale and resources. Operates in the same region and maintains a cooperative purchasing agreement with CKFR, illustrating the broader Puget Sound fire service ecosystem.
• Eastside Fire & Rescue: Regional fire authority serving east King County with consolidated fire and EMS services. Comparable as a multi-jurisdictional fire service provider with similar governance and revenue structures.

Emerging players

• American Medical Response: National private ambulance and EMS provider. While CKFR is a public district, AMR represents a private-sector alternative model for EMS delivery that competes with public agencies for non-emergency transport contracts and influences ambulance billing benchmarks.

Direct peers

• South Kitsap Fire & Rescue: Neighboring fire district in southern Kitsap County that shares a 2020 Shared Staffing ILA and EMS Supply ILA with CKFR. Operates the same fire protection district model with comparable service offerings, geographic scope, and funding mechanisms.
• Bainbridge Island Fire Department: Kitsap County fire agency with a cooperative purchasing ILA with CKFR. Comparable municipal fire and EMS provider serving a similar Puget Sound community with overlapping service categories.
• North Kitsap Fire & Rescue: Adjacent fire district in northern Kitsap County with mutual aid agreements for fire suppression and EMS response. Provides directly comparable fire protection and emergency medical services under the same Washington Title 52 RCW framework.

Others

• PulsePoint Foundation: Nonprofit technology partner whose cardiac arrest alert app is integrated with CKFR's dispatch system. Functions as an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor, illustrating the broader public safety technology ecosystem.

Regional players

• Renton Regional Fire Authority: Regional fire authority in south King County formed through merger of fire districts. Demonstrates the same consolidation trend as CKFR and offers comparable service scope in a similar Washington state regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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