Hazardous Materials Response in Lakewood Industrial Park
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on August 17th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was dispatched to a hazardous materials response at the 4800 block of 100th Street SW in the Lakewood Industrial Park. Crews arrived to… Read More
August 18, 2022 Hazardous MaterialsWest Pierce Bilingual Outreach Coordinator Receives Paul Harris Fellow
Each year the Lakewood Rotary gives a Bernie Ootkin – Non-Rotarian of the Year award. Dr. Ootkin’s family funds this coveted award, a $1,000 Paul Harris Fellow. Each year Rotarians are asked to nominate Non-Rotarian recipients for… Read More
July 12, 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 CommunityRetired Assistant Fire Chief Greg Hull
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is saddened to share the news of retired Lakewood Fire Department Assistant Chief Greg Hull’s passing. His infectious smile and great attitude is forever embedded in the memories of all who… Read More
May 5, 2022 CommunityYouth Firefighting Academy Scheduled for June 25-26
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is hosting the 2022 Youth Academy the weekend of June 25-26, 2022 and are currently accepting applications. This two-day program will teach teens interested in a career in the fire service… Read More
May 2, 2022 ClassesTwo Life Saving Awards Presented to Local Heroes
At the last Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue recognized not one, but two people with Life Saving Awards. Mark Sawyer was driving and witnessed a significant collision, which resulted in a… Read More
April 20, 2022 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Expands Thanks to DSHS Partnership
In the late 1970s, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) wanted to move from the station on Farwest Drive in Lakewood into a new, larger station; the challenge was finding a place to build. The new… Read More
April 1, 2022 CommunityAmeriCorps Week at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
It’s AmeriCorp Week and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has been lucky to have AmeriCorps members serving our community for more than a decade. This year, WPFR is proud to introduce Serena Rotondo, who was… Read More
March 14, 2022 CERTNew Program Helps First Responders When Seconds Matter
Seconds matter during an emergency. First responders answer the calls of the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Now there is a better way to help those in need early on. South Sound… Read More
January 18, 2022 Community