January 2023 Alarm Summary
In January 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,512 calls for service. Of those calls, 81% of them were for emergency medical aid and nearly half of them resulted in a transport to… Read More
February 5, 2023 CommunityPrepare in a Year: February
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
February 3, 2023 CommunityCERT Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held… Read More
January 31, 2023 CERTWest Pierce Celebrates Promotions
At the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue celebrated the promotions of Captains Lisa Morin and John Craig. Captain Morin is if the first female firefighter to be… Read More
January 17, 2023 CommunityAnnual Call Volume for West Pierce Fire & Rescue
In 2022, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,751 calls for service, which is an average of 48 calls per day. These 9-1-1 calls include a myriad of incidents, including fires, rescues, emergency medical… Read More
January 11, 2023 CommunityDecember 2022 Alarm Summary
In December, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,550 calls for service, which is an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 80% of these calls were for medical aid. Read More
January 5, 2023 IncidentsFatality Apartment Fire in Lakewood
On Wednesday morning, firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the 12900 block of Lincoln Avenue SW in Lakewood. The call was dispatched at 11:41 a.m. and the fire was out at 11:55 a.m. This quick… Read More
January 4, 2023 FirePrepare in a Year: January
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
January 1, 2023 CERTDay Island Residents Battle Rising Tides
On Tuesday morning, residents on Day Island in University Place found many of their homes with water inside due to the king tides rising from Puget Sound. Fortunately, there were no injuries or rescues necessary. West… Read More
December 27, 2022 CommunityTwo Firefighters Receive Merit Awards for Heroic Actions
At a recent Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, two West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) firefighters received Merit awards for their heroic actions while off-duty. A Merit award is presented to an employee who performs an… Read More
December 15, 2022 Community