IAFF Local 31

Official Twitter page for Tacoma Firefighters IAFF Local 31; Tacoma Fire Department

[Tacoma Fire @TacomaFire]

6400 S 12th St, 5:37pm - Tacoma Fire is responding to an explosion at an apartment complex. There was smoke coming from an electrical conduit, alarms sounded, a resident pulled the alarm. We are actively evacuating buildings in the complex out of caution.

[Tacoma Fire @TacomaFire]

4300 blk 67th Ave W, 1:51am - TFD crews responded to a duplex fire. Upon arrival, they saw heavy smoke & flames coming from the building. Crews spent 40 minutes getting the fire under control. Building occupants evacuated safely. No injuries. Fire under investigation.

[Tacoma Fire @TacomaFire]

3500 blk East I St, 7:44am - TFD received calls for possible house fire. Crews saw flames & heavy smoke from home. Crews attacked the fire with offensive strategy; switched to defensive when unable to reach fire source in basement right away. Occupants report they are all out.

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

Grit city, cheers to another year serving our favorite community.
-your Local 31 Tacoma firefighters

#2025 #wearetacomafire #therealtacomafd #happynewyears #firefighter

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

Another year of dedication, teamwork, and service. In 2025, your Local 31 Tacoma firefighters responded to 51,680 emergencies across our city. Your support keeps us moving forward. Thank you, Grit City.

#wearetacomafire #therealtacomafd

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

Nov. 4 #Tacoma will pick its new mayor. Your Tacoma firefighters are all in for @hinesfortacoma because he has shown up &fought for us time& time again during his tenure on #TacCouncil. He’s battle tested &ready to lead Grit City on day 1 #waelex #TheRealTacomaFD #WeAreTacomaFire

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

Tacoma, check your mail soon for your ballot and vote YES on Prop 1 by April 22! Our roads are rough—potholes don’t just wreck cars, they wear down fire engines & slow 911 response.Prop 1 fixes the streets that need it most before costs rise. Vote YES! #WeAreTacomaFire #voteprop1

[Tacoma Fire @TacomaFire]

9400 Tacoma Ave S, 12:05am - TFD responded to a call that someone’s back patio was on fire. When crews arrived on scene, they found the 2-story home on fire. Crews are still on scene putting out hot spots. No injuries to report at this time.

[Tacoma Fire @TacomaFire]

S 56th St & S Thompson Ave, 6pm - TFD crews responded to a 2-car accident with one vehicle on its side, and one person trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters were extricated the patient, and transported that person to a local hospital.

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

Another year of dedication and service in the books! In 2024, your Tacoma firefighters responded to over 53,000 fire and medical emergencies—proving once again that Grit City never has a dull moment. Thank you for your trust and support!

#wearetacomafire #therealtacomaFD

[Senator T'wina Nobles @SenatorNobles]

Such a great meeting with @IAFFLocal31! We talked about relationship building, local concerns, and legislative priorities. Thanks for stopping by and all you do to keep our communities safe! 🚒🫶🏾

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

Please reach out to your @CityofTacoma council members and tell them they can NOT cut your fire department budget. @komonews @KING5Seattle

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Sign here: https://t.co/qY3t5O51Y4

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

@CityofTacoma is voting on proposed and devastating cuts to our Fire Department Tuesday, December 3rd. Please sign in support today and send the message that our city's health and safety should be their #1 priority. Prevent cuts to the Tacoma Fire Department essential funding.

[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

For years, Tacoma Fire has done more with less resources. To that end, TFD isn’t even close to meeting the National Fire Protection Association’s recommendations for firefighter safety. Here is where our department falls short of industry standards. @CityofTacoma we need help.

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[IAFF Local 31 @IAFFLocal31]

The city of Tacoma wants to cut 16 rover positions/$4.2M from the fire department budget. Here is a recap, in case you missed it. Your city council works for you! Please reach out to your council members and tell them we can’t afford to cut funding to your fire department. (1/4)

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