West 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 CommunityInternational Women’s Day at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
March 8 is International Women’s Day and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is incredibly proud of our personnel. Did you know…? Of the 229 total full-time employees, 34 are female and 10 of them serve… Read More
March 5, 2023 EmploymentFatality Apartment Fire in Lakewood
On Monday, February 20, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to reports of an apartment fire at the Maple Court Apartments, located at the 4800 block of 122nd Street SW… Read More
February 21, 2023 FireCommunity Risk Reduction in Schools
Community risk reduction programs are a vital part of the community’s success. At West Pierce Fire & Rescue, the Prevention Division focuses on a variety of fire and injury prevention programs. This type of education provides… Read More
February 8, 2023 Community