The Port Washington Fire Department was established in 1852 with a handful of dedicated citizens to provide the City of Port ... Washington with a fire service. Although the equipment, methodology, and training has changed one very important part of this equation has remained--ITS MEMBERSHIP. Through their pride, courage, honor, and community involvement the members of the Port Washington Fire Department continue to offer the very best in providing citizens with and tourists with the safest possible city to live in or visit. read more