Diversity
Strength through diversity.
COMMUNITY · COMMITMENT · VOLUNTEER
About District 12.
Serving our communities through fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services.
WHO WE ARE
A public fire district,
rooted in community.
Mason County Fire District 12 is a public fire district providing Fire, Rescue and EMS services to its communities. The district’s stations, public meetings and records connect residents with the work of their local fire district.
Community · Commitment · Volunteer—three words that express the identity District 12 brings to its service.
THE DISTRICT 12 IDENTITY
COMMUNITYCOMMITMENTVOLUNTEER
Local service begins with the place we share, the commitment to serve, and the people who step forward.
MISSION STATEMENT
Protecting the quality of life.
“To protect the quality of life for present and future generations through interaction with our community, compassionate service and an atmosphere that encourages innovation, professionalism, and diversity.”
Our Mission
Mason County Fire District 12 is committed to serving the area community with the highest level of life and property protection through excellent, compassionate service and an atmosphere that encourages innovation, professional development and diversity.
The Fire Department’s mission is to protect lives and property from fires, natural disasters and hazardous materials incidents; save lives through emergency medical services; prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and provide a work environment that values cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.
District personnel represent the diversity of the community and work every day of the year to improve the quality of service. We are proud of the people who give so much back to the community.
VALUES THAT GUIDE OUR SERVICE
Respect
Trust, support and honor people—within the District and throughout the community.
Teamwork
Our team members are our most valuable assets.
Service
We strive for excellence.
PHILOSOPHY & GOALS
Stewardship for a changing community.
Mason County Fire District 12 is a volunteer organization providing emergency services across 176 square miles in the southwest corner of Mason County and a small portion of western Grays Harbor County.
STATION LOCATIONS
- Station 12-1 — Matlock Brady Road, across from Mary M. Knight School.
- Station 12-2 — Shelton Matlock Road, by Lake Nahwatzel.
- Station 12-3 — Beeville Road.
- Station 12-4 — Satsop Cloquallum Road, by Shafer State Park.
DISTRICT APPARATUS
- Four fire engines
- Two brush engines
- Two water tenders
- One basic life support aid car
BEYOND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Present in the community.
The District responds to structure fires, natural cover fires, vehicle and equipment fires, vehicle accidents, medical calls, and service calls such as trees over roads, downed power lines and flooding. Community service also includes fire prevention education at the local school during Fire Prevention Week, medical standby at school sporting events, and an information booth and blood-pressure checks at the Matlock Historical Fair.
PHILOSOPHY & GOALS
Plan carefully. Serve well.
As the community grows, the District works to meet changing emergency-service needs while being a good steward of taxpayer dollars. Resources support personnel training and equipment, apparatus and emergency equipment, station facilities, and prevention services that can limit the number and severity of incidents.
Each year, the District plans long- and short-term goals to move forward with community growth and meet residents’ needs as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
The response, staffing and equipment figures above are included in the District-provided source statement and may change over time. Contact the District for current operational information.
OUR DISTRICT
Land, roads & communities.
Explore the mapped district geography and station locations. Boundary details are identified with their public GIS source.
PUBLIC GIS · DISTRICT BOUNDARY & STATION LOCATIONSOPEN INTERACTIVE MAP
OUR STATIONS
Four locations. One district.
STATION 12-1Matlock Fire HallElma, WA 98541
STATION 12-2Station 12-2Shelton, WA 98584
STATION 12-3Station 12-3Matlock, WA 98560
STATION 12-4Station 12-4Elma, WA 98541
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Fire. Rescue. EMS. And local service.
Fire
Fire protection for the communities served by District 12.
Rescue
Rescue services as part of the District’s public-safety role.
EMS
Emergency medical services for the District’s communities.
Community service
Local public information, connection and service.
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A PUBLIC TRUST
Firefighter Code of Ethics.
A personal commitment to service, professionalism and the community.
- 01
As a firefighter and member of Mason County Fire District 12, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard and preserve life and property against the elements of fire and disaster; and to maintain proficiency in the art and science of fire engineering.
- 02
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually search for new and improved methods, and share my knowledge and skills with my contemporaries and successors.
- 03
I will not allow personal feelings, nor danger to myself, to deter me from my responsibilities as a firefighter.
- 04
I will at all times respect the property and rights of all men and women, the laws of my community and my country, and the chosen way of life of my fellow citizens.
- 05
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the fire service. I will never use my official position to obtain advantages or favors for myself, my friends or family.
- 06
I will constantly strive to achieve the objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession—the saving of life, fire prevention and fire suppression. As a member of Mason County Fire District 12, I accept this self-imposed and self-enforced obligation as my responsibility.
PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY
District information is public information.
Residents can explore commissioner meetings, agendas, minutes, resolutions, financial documents and other public records.