Prepare 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

CERT

Life Saving Award Presented to Local Community Member

At this week’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) presented local community member, Tyler Harrington, with a life saving award after his selfless actions during an incident in University Place. On… Read More

Community

West Pierce Hosts CPR, First Aid & AED Classes

West Pierce Fire & Rescue offers CPR, First Aid & AED training classes to the public. This course covers adult, child and infant CPR with airway management, first aid for choking, control of bleeding, splinting, bandaging,… Read More

Classes

February 2023 Alarm Summary

In February 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,311 calls for service. where 81% of them were for emergency medical aid. This is an average of 46 calls per day throughout the fire… Read More

Incidents

Firefighters Complete Recent Training Certification

Recently, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) held a three-day simulation lab for initial Blue Card certification. Six WPFR firefighters successfully completed the training and will now be certified. Blue Card is the communication model used… Read More

Incidents

Prepare 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

CERT

Fatality Apartment Fire in Lakewood

On Monday, February 20, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to reports of an apartment fire at the Maple Court Apartments, located at the 4800 block of 122nd Street SW… Read More

Fire

Two Fire Engines Now in Service in Lakewood

Two new fire engines were put into service following their “push back” ceremonies. Historically, when a new piece of apparatus is added to the fleet, it is customary to bless the vehicle, wash it and push… Read More

Community

Community Risk Reduction in Schools

Community risk reduction programs are a vital part of the community’s success. At West Pierce Fire & Rescue, the Prevention Division focuses on a variety of fire and injury prevention programs. This type of education provides… Read More

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