Prepare in a Year: June
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
June 1, 2023 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue To Put Replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy on August 1 Ballot
On May 2, 2023, the West Pierce Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners voted to place a ballot measure on the August 1st ballot to replace the existing four-year maintenance and operations levy, which expires… Read More
May 5, 2023 CommunityApril 2023 Alarm Summary
In April 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,404 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. This averages out to 46 calls per day. However, on April 28th… Read More
May 2, 2023 CommunityPrepare in a Year: May
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
May 1, 2023 CERTYouth Firefighting Academy Scheduled for June 17-18
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is hosting the 5th annual Youth Academy the weekend of June 17-18, 2023 and will be accepting applications through May 15, 2023. This two-day program teaches teens interested in a career… Read More
April 28, 2023 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2022 Annual Report Now Available
West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2022 Annual Report is now available online, which encompasses the past year’s (January 1 – December 31) events. The full report can be seen here, but some highlights include:… Read More
April 11, 2023 CommunityPrepare 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 CommunityPrepare 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 CERTTwo 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 Community