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
April 1, 2023 CERTLife 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
March 24, 2023 CommunityWest 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
March 20, 2023 ClassesFebruary 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
March 9, 2023 IncidentsInternational Women’s Day at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
March 8 is International Women’s Day and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is incredibly proud of our personnel. Did you know…? Of the 229 total full-time employees, 34 are female and 10 of them serve… Read More
March 5, 2023 EmploymentFirefighters 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
March 3, 2023 IncidentsPrepare 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 1, 2023 CERTFatality 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
February 21, 2023 FireTwo 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
February 17, 2023 CommunityCommunity 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
February 8, 2023 Community