Emergency Utility Shut Off Information
Do you know where or how to shut off your utilities, if necessary? It’s important to know where they are located and how to shut them down, espeically in the event of a disaster. Being prepared… Read More
October 13, 2016 CERTWest Pierce is TEAM GINA
It is with a heavy heart that we change our cover photo on Facebook today. One of our retired dispatchers, Gina Moberg, lost her eight-year battle with breast cancer last evening. You may… Read More
October 3, 2016 CommunityFour Firefighters Receive Merit Awards for Actions Taken While Off-duty
Even when firefighters are off-duty they consistently feel compelled to provide assistance no matter what the situation. Such was the case for four West Pierce firefighters over this past year. On July 19, 2016 at the… Read More
July 19, 2016 CommunityLake Addressing Program
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is ready to respond to emergencies on the water each and every day. This may include anything from people in distress to boat and structure fires on or near the water. Read More
June 20, 2016 CommunityWhere to Take Your Household Hazardous Waste
Ever wonder what can be thrown in the garbage and what should be taken elsewhere to be disposed of? We get this question often and hope this information helps as to where to take those specialty… Read More
June 13, 2016 CommunityCitizen Life Safety Award, New Assistant Chief, and EMS Week
Tonight’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting had a full agenda, as many recognitions were being made for a job well done. The meeting began by recognizing four employees of the YMCA, who performed CPR on a gentleman who… Read More
May 17, 2016 CommunityWest Pierce Chaplain Recognized for 40 Years of Service
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April 18, 2016 CommunityThree-year-old Falls from 3rd Story Window
On Saturday afternoon, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was called to the Springbrook Apartments in Lakewood with reports of a child who fell out an apartment window. Crews arrived to find a three-year-old patient in the… Read More
April 17, 2016 Emergency MedicalFirefighter Starts Kidney Donation Chain
It’s not uncommon to hear of someone needing an organ donation of sorts, but this story is a bit of the exception. In November 2013, West Pierce Firefighter/Paramedic Jo Kummerle’s mother was in need of a… Read More
April 15, 2016 CommunityAn Amazing Citizen…Who Is Nine
Meet Alex, a 9-year-old Lakewood resident who is currently spreading the love with random acts of kindness. You may remember her from last year as she set a goal of completing 600 in honor of her… Read More
April 5, 2016 Community