Join Us for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Twenty-five years after the tragedy of 9/11, we invite you to join us Friday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. for a remembrance ceremony hosted by West Pierce Fire & Rescue. The event will be… Read More
August 21, 2026 UncategorizedLocal Volunteers Help Save Someone’s Life
West Pierce Fire & Rescue recently recognized Neely Sipes-May and Nathan May for their quick response that helped save a life this summer. “I just felt really ready to save somebody’s life that day,”… Read More
August 18, 2026 CERTUpgraded Burn Ban
Due to extremely dry conditions and a concerning uptick of brush fires and wildfire risk, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will be upgrading its Burn Ban on Monday, August 17, to align with the… Read More
August 12, 2026 UncategorizedTwo Firefighters Receive Merit Awards for Heroic Actions
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, Battalion Chief Erik Morin and Captain Lisa Morin were awarded Merit Awards for their heroic actions on April 29, 2025. Read More
May 13, 2026 UncategorizedTwo Firefighters Awarded for Off-Duty Life-Saving Actions
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, two West Pierce Fire & Rescue employees received Merit Awards for courage displayed while off duty. Captain Brian Johnson was on vacation when he… Read More
March 12, 2026 UncategorizedFire Chief Jim Sharp to Retire, Reflects on 40 Years of Service
Forty years ago, Jim Sharp walked into a fire station and never looked back. The year was 1985, and the future fire chief was only a college dropout at the time, unaware… Read More
March 10, 2026 Uncategorized