Bedroom Fire in University Place

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire at 5009 98th Avenue Ct W in University Place. Upon arrival, firefighters found flames coming from a second… Read More
December 3, 2015 FireHazardous Materials Response in Lakewood
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on December 2nd, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a possible hazardous materials call at 6020 Main Street SW #F in Lakewood. Those in the suite stated there was an odor… Read More
December 2, 2015 Hazardous MaterialsFatality House Fire in Lakewood

Lakewood, Wash. – At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 28th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was called to a house fire at 6003 122nd Street SW in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find a house with… Read More
November 29, 2015 FireOff-Duty Firefighter Assists Neighbor

University Place, Wash. – Just because a firefighter is off-duty, doesn’t mean they won’t respond to someone in need. Captain Jeff Colquhoun was recognized at a recent Board of Fire Commissioners meeting and presented with a Merit… Read More
November 9, 2015 CommunityMotor Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

Lakewood, Wash. – At approximately 4:00 pm, West Pierce Fire & Rescue were called to the scene of a motor vehicle crash at Veterans Drive SW and Pine Street SW. Upon arrival, firefighters found one car… Read More
November 9, 2015 Emergency MedicalApartment Fire in Lakewood Displaces All Residents

Just before 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to reports of an apartment fire at 7508 Cody Street in Lakewood. Multiple 911 calls were reporting the incident and callers stated… Read More
October 27, 2015 FireMobile Home Fire Being Investigated as Arson

On Friday, October 23rd at approximately 6:00 a.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at the Mt. Tacoma Mobile Home Park, located at 3214 96th Street S in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find… Read More
October 23, 2015 FireFatality Fire in Lakewood Apartment Complex

Lakewood, Wash. – At approximately 12:00 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to an apartment fire at 6116 112th Street SW in Lakewood. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from a ground floor apartment window… Read More
September 30, 2015 FireFatality Fire in University Place
University Place, Wash. – At approximately 3:30 a.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a duplex fire near 40th Street and Sunset Drive West in University Place. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the… Read More
September 28, 2015 FireKindergarteners’ Annual Visit to the Fire Station Commemorates September 11
University Place, Wash. – September 11 is a day that will never be forgotten, especially at the fire station. Firefighters at West Pierce Fire & Rescue can easily recollect where they were when they heard the… Read More
September 10, 2015 Community