West Pierce Fire Commissioner Recognized for 45 Years of Service
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) had the opportunity to recognize Commissioner Dan Rankin for his years of service to the community. Commissioner Rankin spent more than 20… Read More
December 6, 2023 CommunityWest Pierce Emergency Management Coalition Launches New Website
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) has launched a new website, which will have information on local hazards and be utilized during large-scale emergencies to share information. www.westpierceemergency.org This website will be another communication… Read More
October 18, 2023 Disaster PreparednessPierce County Fire Departments Collaborate Training Efforts
For the past year, five Pierce County fire departments have collaborated to create the Pierce County Fire Training Consortium (PCFTC) to improve and elevate training opportunities for firefighters. In the summer of 2022, Central Pierce Fire… Read More
August 30, 2023 InformationRegional “Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Campaign Kicks Off
With recent wildfires and corresponding smoke inundating our region on people’s minds, the four Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to launch a regional “Ready, Set, Go!”… Read More
August 22, 2023 Disaster PreparednessBrush Fire at Fort Steilacoom Park
Update 8/16/23 at 7:03 p.m. – Fortunately, there were no homes involved during this incident. Two firefighters were evaluated for heat-related injuries. Firefighters remain on scene tonight, putting out hot spots. Per the Lakewood Police Department,… Read More
August 16, 2023 FireBrush Fire Impacts Local Mobile Home Park
At approximately 2:20 p.m. on Friday, August 4, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to reports of a brush fire at 146th Street and Murray Road in the Woodbrook neighborhood of Lakewood. The brush fire… Read More
August 5, 2023 FireFirefighters Prepare for Wildland Urban Interface Fires Through Grant Funding
The 2020 Sumner Grade Fire in Bonney Lake was a stark reminder of the increasing threat of brush fires in western Washington. Year after year, summer weather contributes to an increased risk of brush fires. In… Read More
July 10, 2023 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Hosts Youth Academy Graduation
Over the weekend, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted its annual Youth Academy program. Local high school students who live or attend school in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom learned about careers in the fire… Read More
June 20, 2023 CommunityWildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) reminds residents to be fire safe. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom have increased by… Read More
June 12, 2023 InformationLife Saving Award Presented to Local Community Member
At this week’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) presented local community member, Tyler Harrington, with a life saving award after his selfless actions during an incident in University Place. On… Read More
March 24, 2023 Community