West Pierce Awarded Grant Funding to Install 6,000 Smoke Alarms
West Pierce Fire & Rescue was recently awarded grant funding to create a revised version of the smoke alarm program that has been in place for more than ten years. While the previous smoke alarm program… Read More
November 8, 2017 CommunityKorean Firefighters Visit West Pierce Fire & Rescue
In mid-September, West Pierce Fire & Rescue welcomed four visiting firefighters from Busan, South Korea, a port city located approximately 200 miles south of Seoul. Each have been honored for their actions in the line of… Read More
October 24, 2017 CommunityNW Stories Recognizes Three-time Medal of Valor Recipient Firefighter Jonathan Tinsley
Earlier this year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue proudly honored four firefighters for their bravery and selfless acts while off-duty. One of them, Firefighter Jonathan Tinsley, earned his third Medal of Valor that evening. Shortly… Read More
October 9, 2017 CommunityHazardous Materials Incident Contained in Lakewood
This morning at approximately 10:00 am, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was dispatched for a smoke investigation near Mount Tahoma High School on 74th Street SW in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find a container in a… Read More
October 5, 2017 Hazardous MaterialsFire Prevention Week is October 8-14
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14 and West Pierce Fire & Rescue wants to remind all residents every second counts, know two ways out. It is important for everyone to have a fire escape plan in place… Read More
October 2, 2017 CommunityDisaster Preparedness Month: Get Involved!
While the month of September is coming to a close, which means Disaster Preparedness Month is wrapping it, it doesn’t mean planning stops now. It is important to get the people and the places you care about… Read More
September 25, 2017 CERTWest Pierce Presents Keepsake to Town of Steilacoom Council
On Tuesday evening at the Steilacoom Town Council meeting, Assistant Chief Paul Tinsley presented the council and Steilacoom Department of Public Safety with a keepsake, recognizing the Town’s fire suppression history. Two brass nozzles came from… Read More
September 20, 2017 CommunityDisaster Preparedness Month: Practice and Build Out Your Plan
Preparing for a disaster is key, but practicing it is essential. It’s time to Practice and Build Out Your Plan. Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or… Read More
September 18, 2017 CERTDisaster Preparedness Month: Plan to Help
This week’s Disaster Preparedness Month tip is simple: Plan to Help Your Neighbor and Community. Do you know your neighbors? Regardless of the type of emergency, you may face or where you live, it… Read More
September 10, 2017 CERTDisaster Preparedness Month: Make a Plan!
This week’s Disaster Preparedness Month tip: Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends. Step 1: Put together a plan. Discuss these four questions with your family, friends, or household… Read More
September 3, 2017 CERT