West Pierce Fire & Rescue Firefighter Application Period Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is currently accepting applications for the positions of Lateral and Entry-level Firefighter. There is no application fee or exam cost to participate in this hiring process. Candidates must apply at… Read More
June 1, 2021 EmploymentPrepare in a Year: June
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
June 1, 2021 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Continual Work Surrounding Mental Health
The fire service has more than its fair share of challenges. From traumatic calls, seeing people in pain and suffering, risking firefighters’ own health for others whom they have never met, having an ever-changing schedule with… Read More
May 21, 2021 CommunityPrepare in a Year: May
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
May 1, 2021 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Celebrates Earth Day
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is committed to doing its part to reduce its carbon footprint and increase cost efficiencies. In honor of Earth Day, here are just some of the ways WPFR has moved toward… Read More
April 21, 2021 Community2-Alarm Apartment Fire at Four Fountains Displaces Eight Units
On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 13, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a 2-alarm apartment fire at the Four Fountains Apartments at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and… Read More
April 14, 2021 CommunityTelecommunicators Week 2021
When someone calls 9-1-1, it is because they need help. The first voice they connect with is a dispatcher, who stays calm and grounded, even when the caller is not. West Pierce Fire & Rescue would… Read More
April 10, 2021 CommunityPrepare in a Year: April
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
April 1, 2021 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2020 Annual Report Now Available
West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2020 Annual Report is now available online. This report encompasses the past year’s (January 1 – December 31) events, which has proven to be one of the busiest on record. Read More
March 19, 2021 CommunityPrepare in a Year: March
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
March 17, 2021 CERT