September is National Disaster Preparedness Month: Time to Plan!
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month and this year’s focus is on planning. It’s no secret that everyone should be prepared for any emergency, but where to start? By being prepared, everyone can help first responders… Read More
September 1, 2017 CERTExtreme Heat Advisory & Local Cooling Stations Available
Summer is clearly here and the temperatures prove that. Extreme heat advisories are in place this week and through the weekend. Various cooling stations are open for the public: Lakewood City Hall – 6000 Main… Read More
August 1, 2017 CommunityVictim Found Inside Lakewood House Fire
At approximately 11:50 p.m. on Friday night, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a residential fire at the 5200 block of 108th Street SW in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find a one-story house on fire… Read More
July 29, 2017 CommunityNew Distracted Driving Law: On the Road, Off the Phone
On Sunday, July 23rd, Washington State drivers will no longer be allowed to hold a cell phone while driving. Washington’s Target Zero task force created this video to remind drivers of just that. West Pierce Fire… Read More
July 20, 2017 CommunityNew Socks & Underwear Being Collected for Caring for Kids
The annual Caring for Kids Ready to Learn Fair is coming up on Saturday, August 5th at Clover Park High School and West Pierce Fire & Rescue is looking for the public’s help. WPFR participates in… Read More
July 14, 2017 CommunityTrain Signal Testing Being Conducted from Tacoma to DuPont this Weekend
In preparation of Amtrak passenger trains traveling at high speeds starting this fall, track and signal testing is scheduled for this weekend along the Point Defiance Bypass train tracks, which run between Tacoma and DuPont. Starting… Read More
July 11, 2017 CommunityVacant Motel Fire in Lakewood
At approximately 10:25 p.m. on Monday, July 3, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a motel fire at the vacant Colonial Motel, located at 12117 Pacific Highway SW in Lakewood. Crews arrived to… Read More
July 3, 2017 CommunityPassenger Train Derails Near Steilacoom
At approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a train derailment at Chambers Bay. An Amtrak Cascade Train, four cars derailed at Bridge 13 in Steilacoom at Chambers Bay Marina… Read More
July 2, 2017 IncidentsWest Pierce Divers Find Stolen Truck in American Lake
On Friday morning, West Pierce Fire & Rescue divers were conducting routine training where they came across a full sized truck at the bottom of the American Lake. After confirming there wasn’t anyone inside, they notified… Read More
June 30, 2017 CommunityWest Pierce Assistant Chief to Serve Nationally
Assistant Chief Hallie McCurdy was recently selected to serve a three-year term on the International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) Emergency Management Committee. This committee is responsible for multiple tasks, such as developing and presenting educational programs… Read More
June 26, 2017 Community