Water Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is here and while the sun it out, the water is cold. Water safety is incredibly important, especially this time of year. Wear a life jacket. Be sure it is Coast Guard approved (indicated on… Read More
June 27, 2022 IncidentsMay 2022 Alarm Summary
In the month of May, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,453 9-1-1 calls for service, where 79% were for medical aid. Call volume overall is up nearly three percent over this time last year. Read More
June 7, 2022 IncidentsFour Firefighters Complete Rescue Swimmer Training
Last week, four West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) firefighters successfully completed their Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer training. Instructed by retired WPFR personnel who developed this program, the course is designed to give first responders the… Read More
June 2, 2022 Water RescueTechnical Rescue Class Hosted for New Firefighters
Last week, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted a Rescue Systems 1 class for its newest firefighters. Fresh out of recruit academy, these firefighters were able to learn from members of WPFR’s Technical Rescue team,… Read More
May 31, 2022 Disaster PreparednessRegistration is Open for Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes
Registration is now open for Safe Sitter babysitting classes, instructed by West Pierce Fire & Rescue personnel. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering three Safe Sitter babysitting classes over the summer to teach students ages… Read More
May 30, 2022 ClassesWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Annual Open House Event Returns
On Saturday, June 4th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will host its annual Duck Daze Open House event at Station 31 in University Place. This event is fun for the entire family, fully equipped with fire… Read More
May 26, 2022 CommunityMental Health Awareness Month
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 25, 2022 InformationWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Graduates 18 New Firefighters
On May 18, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) celebrated its 18 newest firefighters as they graduated from the Red Knights Recruit Academy. With 21 total students (18 from WPFR and three from South Pierce Fire… Read More
May 23, 2022 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Celebrates EMS Week
It’s National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week! So far this year, nearly 82% of WPFR’s call volume is for medical aid. In 2021, WPFR ran 17,776 total 9-1-1 calls for service, which is approximately a 10%… Read More
May 20, 2022 CommunityLakewood Rotary Supports West Pierce CARES
At Lakewood Rotary’s April 29th meeting, President Jim Rooks presented West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Assistant Chief Scott Adams with a check in support of West Pierce CARES and their mission to support the community. Read More
May 9, 2022 Community