Prepare in a Year: October
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
October 1, 2021 CERTPrepare in a Year: September
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
September 2, 2021 CERT9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled
In honor of the 20th anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold two public ceremonies in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60… Read More
September 1, 2021 CommunityPulsePoint App Empowers Residents Trained in CPR
An automated external defibrillator (AED) was placed at Fort Steilacoom Park as a tool to save lives in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest incident. Local community partners joined together to place the AED and… Read More
August 27, 2021 CommunityPrepare in a Year: August
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
August 1, 2021 CERTCelebrate Safely this July 4th
The 4th of July is around the corner and West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to remind residents to celebrate safely, as this is the busiest day of the year for firefighters. The safest way… Read More
June 28, 2021 CommunityPrepare 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, 2021 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Continual Work Surrounding Mental Health
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 21, 2021 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, 2021 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Celebrates Earth Day
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is committed to doing its part to reduce its carbon footprint and increase cost efficiencies. In honor of Earth Day, here are just some of the ways WPFR has moved toward… Read More
April 21, 2021 Community