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About[]

Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 9 operates as McLane Black Lake Fire Department.

Area Served[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department provides fire suppression, water rescue, and emergency medical services to approximately 20,000 residents within the department's 84 square mile service area. Located in northwestern Thurston County, bounded by the Budd and Eld Inlets to the north and the Cities of Olympia and Tumwater to the east, the department's jurisdiction includes the McLane, Cooper Point, Black Lake, and Summit Lake communities. Located in the foothills of the Capitol Peak, the district serves a vast array of forested lands and suburban communities. Major throughfares protected by the department include Washington State Route 8, U.S. Highway 101, and the Evergreen Parkway. The Evergreen State College is also served by the department through a contract.

Interlocal Agreements[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department is part of a countywide mutual aid agreement, allowing Fire & EMS agencies in Thurston County to request aid from one another for large fires or other emergencies.[1]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department is a member of the West Thurston Fire & Life Safety Consortium.

McLane Black Lake Fire Department provides Fire & EMS services to The Evergreen State College (TESC) through an anually renewed contract.

McLane Black Lake Fire Department recieves apparatus maintenance through an Interlocal Agreement with Olympia Fire Department.

Department Profile[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department is staffed by 37 career firefighter/EMT's and around 18 volunteers. The department responds to approximately 2,000 calls annually.

McLane Black Lake Fire Department is the host agency for the following organizations;

  • Thurston County Special Operations Rescue Team (TC-SORT)
  • Washington State Department of Homeland Security Region 3 Incident Management Team (Region 3 IMT)

Facilities[]

Currently, McLane Black Lake Fire Department maintains the following facilities;

  • Fire Station 91: Career staffed
  • Fire Station 92: Unstaffed
  • Fire Station 93: Unstaffed
  • Fire Station 94: Unstaffed
  • Fire Station 95: Career staffed
  • Fire Station 96: Unstaffed, used for miscellaneous storage
  • Fire Station 97: Unstaffed, used for miscellaneous storage

Fleet[]

Currently, the McLane Black Lake Fire Department fleet consists of;

  • 8 Engines (5 front-line, 3 reserve)
  • 1 Truck
  • 1 Rescue
  • 3 Tenders
  • 3 Aid units
  • 3 Brush units
  • 3 Off Road Vehicles (ORVs)
  • 2 Chief units
  • 1 Battalion unit
  • 1 Boat
  • 1 Utility
  • 1 Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) Unit

Additionally, MBLFD owns a 2nd Rescue which is on a long term loan to Olympia Fire Department.

Governance[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department is governed by a board of 5 elected fire commissioners, who appoint and oversee the Fire Chief, among other tasks such as strategic and budgetary planning.

History[]

On July 18, 1953, voters in the McLane area approved the formation of Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 9 with 319 votes in favor and 11 votes against. The district was officially formed on July 20, 1953.

On August 12, 1976, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 9 (McLane) accepted a petition for merger from the commissioners of Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 10 (Summit Lake). The merger was proposed as means to resolve the challanges Fire District 10 had been facing with rating and administarative problems. The merger was effective on October 14, 1976.

On January 10, 2008, Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 5 (Black Lake) contractually consolidated with Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 9 under the joint operating name of 'McLane Black Lake Fire Department'. Under the terms of the consolidation, both districts remained legally seperate entities. Consolidation was done as means to maintain services to Fire District 5 after a substantial loss in tax base following a large annexation by the City of Tumwater.

On April 12, 2018, voters approved the merger of Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 5 (Black Lake) into Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 9 (McLane). The merger was effective September 1, 2018, retaining the previous 'McLane Black Lake Fire Department' operating name. For specific election results, see "Elections".

Agreements[]

Year Area Effective Date Notes
1971 The Evergreen State College Jul. 30, 1971 Provided fire protection services to The Evergreen State College. Under the agreement, a station would be built, and a pumper would be supplied to the students in the college's firefighting program for fires occurring at the college.
1997 Northwest Thurston County ? Interlocal Agreement formed to allow Fire Districts 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 to participate in a joint fire risk prevention program.
1997 Unincorporated Olympia May 30, 1997 Provided fire protection services to unincorporated regions within the City of Olympia's Urban Growth Area.

Elections[]

Measure Type Fund Amount Purpose Election Date Votes Pass / Fail Notes
Bond $60,000 Facilities & Apparatus Sep. 21, 1962 799 "Yes" ; 144 "No" Pass Used to fund the construction of a new Fire Station 91.
Excess Levy ? ? Sep. 20, 1966 474 "Yes" ; 278 "No" ?
Bond $150,000 Facilities Sep. 16, 1975 680 "Yes" ; 164 "No" Pass Used to fund the construction of a new Fire Station 94 and purchase a GMC mini-pumper.
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Sep. 21, 1976 936 "Yes" ; 590 "No" Pass
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Sep. 19, 1978 667 "Yes" ; 434 "No" Pass
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Sep. 14, 1982 860 "Yes" ; 994 "No" Fail
Levy Lid Lift N/A Staff Nov. 2, 1982 1,521 "Yes" ; 1,107 "No" ?
Levy Lid Lift N/A Staff Nov. 5, 1985 765 "Yes" ; 529 "No" Fail
Bond $1,500,000 Facilities & Apparatus Sep. 15, 1987 513 "Yes" ; 238 "No" Fail Intended to fund the construction of a new Fire Station 91 near the intersection of Mud Bay Road and Delphi Road, construct a new station in the McLane Valley region, and remodel Fire Station 95. The funds would've also allowed for several apparatus to be purchased alongside newer equipment.
Bond $1,500,000 Facilities & Apparatus Nov. 3, 1987 1,123 "Yes" ; 882 "No" Fail
Bond $1,500,000 Facilities & Apparatus Sep. 20, 1988 1,255 "Yes" ; 1,084 "No" Fail
Excess Levy $150,000 Apparatus & Equipment Nov. 8, 1988 2,514 "Yes" ; 1,388 "No" Pass Used to purchase a new Pierce engine.
Surcharge N/A N/A May 16, 1989 1,038 "Yes" ; 647 "No" Pass
Benefit Charge N/A N/A May 19, 1992 526 "Yes" ; 359 "No" Fail
Benefit Charge N/A N/A Sep. 15, 1992 1,550 "Yes" ; 977 "No" Pass
Bond $975,000 Facilities May 17, 1994 1,050 "Yes" ; 1,273 "No" Fail Intended to fund the construction of a new Fire Station 91 near the intersection of Mud Bay Road and Delphi Road. Rejected by voters largely due to the possibility of annexation by the City of Olympia, which would mean annexed voters would be paying off the bonds from Fire District 9 and the bonds from Olympia to build a new station itself, effectively paying twice for fire protection.
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Sep. 15, 1998 1,031 "Yes" ; 1,045 "No" Fail
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Nov. 3, 1998 1,483 "Yes" ; 2,135 "No" Fail
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Sep. 17, 2002 1,379 "Yes" ; 991 "No" Pass
Bond $5,900,000 Facilities & Apparatus Sep. 14, 2004 1,681 "Yes" ; 777 "No" Pass Funded the construction of a new, long-desired Fire Station 91 near the intersection of Mud Bay Road and Delphi Road, and the purchase of 4 apparatus built by Pierce (2 engines, 1 rescue engine, 1 dryside tender).
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Aug. 21, 2007 1,143 "Yes" ; 795 "No" Pass
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Aug. 4, 2015 1,626 "Yes" ; 508 "No" Pass
Merger N/A N/A Apr. 12, 2018 1,346 "Yes" ; 146 "No" Pass Authorized the merger of Fire District 5 into Fire District 9.
Increase Board of Fire Commissioners N/A N/A Nov. 6, 2018 5,347 "Yes" ; 2,382 "No" Pass Authorized the expansion of the Board of Fire Commissioners from 3 to 5 following the successfull Fire District 5 merger, allowing for better representation.
Excess Levy N/A Staff Aug. 6, 2019 2,829 "Yes" ; 1,522 "No" Pass
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Aug. 2, 2022 3,488 "Yes" ; 1,765 "No" Pass
Levy Lid Lift N/A N/A Aug. 1, 2023 2,997 "Yes" ; 1,270 "No" Pass


Fire Stations[]

Station Number Station Name Address In Service Notes
91 McLane 4950 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 1953-1970 Fire Station 91 was a 30'x40' concrete block building with 3 bays. It was replaced when the new station opened in 1963. It was declared surplus in March of 1964. It still stands today as a small part of Phyl's Furniture, and the 3 old doors can still be clearly seen.
91 McLane

"Ziegler Building"

5033 Harrison Avenue NW, Olympia 1963-2007 Completed in 1963. Land purchased on 12/17/1971 for $10.00.[2] Dedicated to Lorenzo D. Ziegler on 6/4/1972. Expanded 1977.[3] Damaged in a fire on 12/13/1981, but firefighters were able to pull all apparatus out before they were destroyed in the blaze.[4] Repairs were completed in 1982 at a cost of $60,000, alongside an expansion of the crew quarters, which was dedicated to Levi H. Nelson in 1982 as the Nelson Annex. Administration offices were added to the station in 1995. Replaced by new station at 125 Delphi Road NW. Station closed & sold on 3/30/2007.[5] Land annexed into Olympia Fire Department on 10/9/2007.[6]
91 McLane 125 Delphi Road NW, Olympia 2007-Present Station number retained following 2008 consolidation.
92 Butler Cove 3204 36th Avenue NW, Olympia 1955-Present 2 apparatus bays built in 1955.[7] Resident quarters added in 1968,[8] 3rd apparatus bay added in 1977.[9] Station number retained following 2008 consolidation.
93 The Evergreen State College Fireweed Drive, Olympia 1971-1981 Operated through a service contract with TESC, wherein student firefighters would staff the station, responding from apparatus purchased and equipped by the district. Due to renegotiation of the contract in early August of 1981, the college's board of trustees decided to close the station, and have the district respond from Station 91.[10]
93 Summit Lake 2815 Summit Lake Shore Road NW, Olympia 2008-? Replaced old Summit Lake Fire Station 95 shortly before consolidation. Currently unstaffed, and used for apparatus storage. Station number retained following 2008 consolidation.
94 Cooper Point

"Allison Building"

6005 Cooper Point Road NW, Olympia 1977-Present Opened January of 1977. Dedicated to Charles E. Allison on November 2nd, 1980. Resident quarters built in 1985.[11] Station number retained following 2008 consolidation.
95 Summit Lake 416 Summit Lake Shore Road NW, Olympia 1976-2008 Former Fire District 10 Station 10-1, built in 1968. A 6,500 gallon water tank was added 15' west of the station in 1981. Closed pre-consolidation.
95 Black Lake 5911 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Olympia 2008-Present Former Fire District 5 Station 51. Numbered as Station 95 as a nod to the former Fire District 5 merging with Fire District 9. Repainted 2016.
96 Sapp Road 4402 Black Lake Belmore Road SW, Olympia 1955-2005 Former Fire District 5 Station 52. Closed pre-consolidation, currently used for storage only.
97 Delphi 6622 Delphi Road SW, Olympia 1972-2005 Former Fire District 5 Station 53. Closed pre-consolidation, currently used for storage only.

History Map[]

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Apparatus Roster[]

  • All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
  • Olympia Fire Department Shop numbers in brackets after unit assignment.
  • Vehicle Identification Numbers denoted by VIN#
  • Washington license plate denoted by WA#.

Fire Station 91 (McLane) (Headquarters) - 125 Delphi Road NW, Olympia[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department Station 91

Fire Station 91

Built 2007, Expanded 2010

  • Engine 91 (A74) - 2019 Pierce Enforcer PUC (1500/750) (SN#32378-01) (WA#C7031C)
  • Truck 91 (A87) - 1995 Pierce Dash 6x4 (-/-/105' rear-mount ladder) (SN#E9312) (WA#D5207C) (Ex-Olympia Fire Department)
  • Rescue 91 (A71) (Technical Rescue) - 1996 Freightliner FL 70 / E-One combination (WA#A5817C) (Ex-Mercer Island Fire Department)
  • Tender 91 (A56) - 2005 Kenworth T800 6x4 / Pierce dryside (2000/2500) (SN#16727) (WA#73971C)
  • Brush 91 (A72) - 2016 International 7300 4x4 / ProTech / Cascade Fire Type 3 (220/650/15A skid) (WA#B4352C)
  • Aid 91 (A100) - 2024 Ford F-450 4x4 / North Star Type I (SO#3846) (WA#E3685C)
  • SORT 91 - 2015 Ram 2500 4x4 w/ Cap-It canopy (WA#B13339C)
  • ORV 91 - 2021 Polaris Ranger XP1000 Highlifter 4x4 / Kimtek Medlite
  • Chief 91 (A84) - 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 (WA#D1334C)
  • Battalion 91 (A85) - 2020 Ford F-250 4x4 w/ ARE canopy (WA#D4537C)
  • Utility 91 (A96) - 2024 Ford F-350 4x4 / Better Built 37024159 (15/75 Diesel)
  • Engine 912 (Spare) (A53) - 2005 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/750) (SN#16725-02) (WA#73958C) (Ex-Engine 91)
  • Unit 101 - 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe LT command (WA#E6950C)
  • Unit 102 - 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe LT administration (WA#E7051C)

Training Center - 4503 2nd Avenue Northwest, Olympia[]

Fire Station 92 (Butler Cove) - 3204 36th Avenue NW, Olympia[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department Station 92

Fire Station 92

Built 1955, expanded 1968, 1977 / Storage

Fire Station 93 (Summit Lake) - 2815 Summit Lake Shore Road NW, Olympia[]

MBLFD Station 93

Fire Station 93

Built 2009 / Storage

Fire Station 94 (Cooper Point) - 6005 Cooper Point Road NW, Olympia[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Department Station 94

Station 94

Built 1976, expanded 1985 / Unstaffed

Fire Station 95 (Black Lake) - 5911 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Olympia[]

McLane Black Lake Fire Station 95

Fire Station 95

Built 2005 / 2 Personnel

  • Engine 95 (A75) - 2019 Pierce Enforcer PUC (1500/750) (SN#32378-02)
  • Tender 95 (A73) - 2016 Freightliner M2 112 6x4 / Pierce wetside (1250/2500) (SN#30405) (WA#C0201C)
  • Aid 95 (A98) - 2024 Ford F-450 4x4 / North Star Type I (SO#3844) (WA#E0070C) (Ex-Aid 912)
  • Brush 95 (A58) - 2008 Ford F-550 / Protech / Cascade Fire Type 6 (250/220/10A skid) (WA#83562C) (Ex-Brush 91)
  • Boat 95 - 1982 22' Avon / (2) 90HP Evinrude (Ex-Fire District 5)
  • ORV 95-1 (A90) - 2002 Honda TRX 450
  • ORV 95-2 (A89) - 2002 Honda TRX 450
  • Chief 95 (A99) - 2024 Ford F-150 4x4 w/ ARE canopy (WA#D8324C)
  • Engine 952 (Spare) (A54) - 2005 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/750) (SN#16725-01) (WA#73957C) (Ex-Engine 95)
  • Brush 952 (A63-5) - 2013 Ford F-350 4x4 / Mallory / ProTech Type 6 towing EZ-Loader trailer w/ Boat 95 (150/200/10A skid) (WA#A0428C) (Ex-Fire District 5)

Fire Station 96 (Sapp Road) - 4402 Black Lake Belmore Road Southwest, Olympia[]

  • Antique - 1962 Ford F-600 / Western States pumper (750 front-mount/500) (Ex-Fire District 5) (Currently being restored to parade condition by a former Black Lake Fire Chief)

Assignment Unknown[]

  • (A97) - 2024 Ford F-450 4x4 / Braun Northwest Type I ambulance (SO#3845) (WA#E0068C)

Retired Apparatus[]

Apparatus Retired Post-Consolidation[]

  • (A83) - 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 command (WA#A9876C) (Ex-Chief 91) (Damaged in a collision with highway debris.)
  • 2009 Ford E-450 / North Star Type III ambulance (Ex-Aid 95) (Retired due to engine failure)
  • 2005 Ford Expedition 4x4 command (Ex-Battalion 91) (Totalled in MVA)
  • 2005 Ford F-250 4x4 utility (WA#68869C) (Ex-Utility 91) (Retired 2025)
  • 2004 Forest River 12' enclosed trailer / Cascade air system (Ex-Air 95) (Ex-Fire District 5) (Became a Homeland Security Region 3 asset.)
  • (A68) 2003 Ford E-450 / North Star Type III ambulance (WA#63482C) (Ex-Aid 91) (Ex-Thurston County Medic One, acquired 2013)
  • (A46) 2002 Ford E-350 / Road Rescue Type III ambulance (WA#63664C) (Ex-Aid 93)
  • 2002 Freightliner FL 70 / Hackney walk-around rescue (Ex-SORT 91, on a long term loan to Olympia Fire Department)
  • 1999 Ford Explorer command (Ex-Battalion 95) (Ex-Fire District 5)
  • (A33-5) 1998 Ford E-350 / Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance (WA#43687C) (Ex-Aid 95) (Ex-Fire District 5)
  • 1998 Ford E-450 / Marque Type III ambulance (Ex-Aid 92) (Sold to Grays Harbor County Fire District No. 1)
  • 1994 KME Renegade pumper (1250/1000)[12] (Sold to Grays Harbor County Fire District No. 5)
  • 1993 Ford E / Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance (Ex-Aid 94)
  • 1993 Chevrolet K3500 / Knapheide / FD-built brush (?/?) (Ex-Brush 95) (Ex-Fire District 5)
  • 1989 Pierce Lance pumper (1250/750) (SN#E5169) (VIN#1P9CT02J2KA040741) (Ex-Engine 94) (Sold to Grays Harbor County Fire District No. 2)
  • 1989 GMC 3500 / 2002 FD-built / 200? FD-built brush (100/250) (Ex-Brush 93) (Ex-Lacey Fire District 3, purchased mid-2000's)
  • 1989 International S1700 / Cascade Fire brush (105/500/25A) (Ex-Brush 912, ex-Brush 95, ex-Brush 91) (Sold to South Thurston Fire & EMS)
  • 1986 Chevrolet Kodiak C70 / Conway elliptical / 1994 refurb tanker (300/2250) (Ex-Tender 93, ex-Tender 952) (Ex-Fire District 5)
  • 1985 Chevrolet Kodiak C70 / Conway elliptical / 1994 refurb tanker (300/2250) (Ex-Tender 96) (Ex-Fire District 5)
  • 1984 GMC General / Conway elliptical tanker (300/2500) (Ex-Tender 95, ex-Tender 91)

Apparatus Retired Pre-Consolidation[]

  • 1995 Ford / Wheeled Coach ambulance (Ex-Aid 91)
  • 1993 Pierce Lance pumper (1250/750) (Ex-Engine 91)
  • 1985 GMC 3500 / Pierce mini-pumper
  • 1985 GMC 3500 / E-One rescue (Ex-Rescue 92)
  • 1985 GMC 3500 / FD-Built ambulance
  • 1984 Pierce Lance pumper (1250/750)
  • 1983 Ford / Wheeled Coach amulance (Ex-Squad 91)
  • 1983 Reynolds Boughton 6x6 tanker (400/2500) (Ex-Tender 912, ex-Tender 94)
  • 1982 GMC ambulance (Ex-Thurston County Medic One, acquired 1991)
  • 1981 GMC / E-One rescue (Ex-Rescue 91)
  • 1981 GMC / E-One pumper (1000/1000) (Ex-Engine 91)
  • 1979 Ford F-750 / Western States pumper (1000/1000)
  • 1976 GMC / Superior mini-pumper (750/500) (Ex-Engine 92, ex-Engine 931)
  • 1975 International 1300 4x4 / FD-built walk-around rescue (250pto/150) (Ex-Rescue 910)
  • 1972 AMC Ambassador command
  • 1971 Dodge Tradesman 300 Type II ambulance (Ex-Aid 93) (Sold to Lacey Fire District 3)
  • 1971 Kenworth CX15 / Curtis-Heiser pumper (1500/750) (Ex-Engine 932) (Purchased as a result of the contract with TESC for $50k)
  • 1970 4x4 pumper (200/?)
  • 1964 GMC / American LaFrance pumper (750/1000) (Ex-Engine 91) (Purchased new for $21,000)
  • 1961 GMC / FD-built tanker (?/1500)
  • 19?? pumper (Ex-Engine 921) (Destroyed in a rollover accident on June 12th, 1973 while responding to a residential fire.)[13]
  • 1954 GMC / Howard Cooper pumper (500/?) (District's first new truck)
  • 19?? ? 6x4 / FD-Built brush (?/1000) (Ex-USCG Chassis)
  • 19?? International (Ex-Fire District 10)
  • 1941 American LaFrance 500 Series pumper (500/500) (Ex-Hoquiam Fire Department) (Purchased & Restored 1980)
  • 1941 Ford / 19?? elliptical / 1953 FD-remount tanker (?/800) (Sold mid 1964)
  • 1941 Ford pumper (Ex-USAF) (Purchased 2/25/1951) (Retired 1964)
  • 19?? Mack tanker (Body remounted on a Ford chassis)

Future Plans[]

  • Implement career staffing to Fire Stations 93, and 94.
  • Build new station to replace outdated Fire Stations 92 and 94.

External Links[]

References[]

  1. ↑ Thurston County Auditor's Office (2005). Interlocal Agreement For Mutual Aid For Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (File #3734453). Recorded May 25, 2005. EagleWeb.
  2. ↑ Thurston County Auditor's Office (1970). Warranty Deed (File #859904). Recorded Feb. 17, 1972.
  3. ↑ Thurston County Building Department (1977). Permit No. 10099-B. Issued Aug. 24, 1977. Laserfiche Weblink.
  4. ↑ Fire At McLane!. The Olympian. Dec. 14, 1981. Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ Thurston County Assessor's Office (2023). Parcel #12817320700 Report.
  6. ↑ Annexations to Olympia, 1886-2014.
  7. ↑ McLane Fire Funds Asked. The Olympian. Mar. 3, 1955 (Page 10). Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Call For Bids. The Olympian. Nov. 13, 1967 (Page 12). Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Thurston Regional Planning Council (1977). Case #CP 4-77. Accessed May 17, 2024. Laserfiche Weblink.
  10. ↑ Campus Fire Station Being Phased Out. The Olympian. Aug. 17, 1981 (Page 11). Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ Thurston County Building Department (1985). Case #CP-15-85. Accessed May 17, 2024. Laserfiche Weblink.
  12. ↑ Ex-Black Lake Fire District 5
  13. ↑ Oakland, Mike. Fire Blackens Bayside Home. The Olympian. Jun. 12, 1973. Newspapers.com.

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