Duvall - KCFD45
is now served by
Eastside Fire & Rescue!
Our Community is Family!
Since 1959, Duvall - KCFD45 has kept the residents of Duvall, WA safe. In 2025 we signed a contract for service with Eastside Fire and Rescue. Eastside will continue to provide the service our community is accustomed to. We have the latest equipment and training services, allowing us to quickly respond to each call we receive. Our residents have come to rely on us and we’re proud to serve you! We take the issue of fire safety and prevention very seriously. At Eastside Fire & Rescue, the well-being of our community is our ultimate goal. We are committed to providing professional emergency fire rescue services to the public. The department is made up of brave souls who risk their lives every day in order to keep our community safe. We also work toward improving fire safety awareness via educational courses, community programs, station house tours and more.
Fire Benefit Charge Renewal
Thank You for Your Support
We are grateful to the Duvall community for your support of emergency services. Your approval of the fire benefit charge renewal in the April 22, 2025 election helps ensure our fire district remains well-equipped, well-staffed, and ready to respond—day or night.
How Emergency Services Are Funded
Emergency services in our district are primarily funded through two sources:
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Fire Levy: A tax based on a property’s assessed value.
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Fire Benefit Charge: An assessment based on a structure’s size, use, and risk. Smaller properties, such as homes, pay less than larger, higher-risk structures like commercial buildings.
The fire benefit charge reduces the fire levy by $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value and ensures that structures of similar size are charged equally—regardless of market value. This creates a more fair and balanced approach to funding emergency services.
By diversifying revenue and aligning costs with service risk, the fire benefit charge helps us maintain fast response times and high-quality care. That’s why more than two dozen fire agencies across Washington use this model.
Stay Involved
We invite you to stay engaged by attending a Duvall-KCFD45 Board of Commissioners meeting. These meetings are open to the public and offer an opportunity to learn more about what’s next for your fire district, ask questions, and share feedback. Your involvement helps us make informed decisions that reflect the values and needs of the community we serve.