Newly Promoted West Pierce Fire & Rescue Personnel Recognized
At the recent Board of Fire Commissioner’s meeting, five newly promoted West Pierce Fire & Rescue personnel were recognized and pinned with their new badge. Multiple retirements are planned for the first part of 2019 and… Read More
February 7, 2019 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Hosts February Food Drive
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is hosting a food drive benefitting the Emergency Food Network during the month of February. Donations may be dropped off at any of our three collection sites during business hours, Monday through Friday… Read More
January 31, 2019 CommunityTwo New Engines Put in Place at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Within the last month, two new fire engines were put into service following a “push back ceremony”. Historically, when a new piece of apparatus is added to the fleet, it is customary to bless the vehicle,… Read More
January 18, 2019 CommunityThree Life Saving Awards Presented After Performing CPR
At Tuesday evening’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue had the pleasure of awarding three community members with Life Saving awards for their selfless acts in saving a man’s life following a… Read More
January 16, 2019 CommunityPrepare in a Year: December – Home Hazard Hunt
The holidays are upon us. That means cooler temperatures, festive holiday decorations, and the need to save money for just the right gift for that special someone. It is also the perfect time to stay indoors… Read More
December 3, 2018 CERTSanta is coming to West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Santa is making his list and checking it twice! In fact, he’s checking it so closely that he’s making two trips to West Pierce Fire & Rescue stations this month. Join West Pierce, Santa and… Read More
November 28, 2018 CommunityPrepare in a Year: November – Sheltering
There are different types of sheltering that are appropriate for different types of disasters. Regardless of the type of disaster, the first step is to assess the situation and decide whether it is safe to stay… Read More
November 12, 2018 CERTLakewood Resident Recognized for Assistance on Ketron Island Fire Incident
On Friday, August 10, 2018, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to a brush fire on Ketron Island, which was a result of a passenger plane that crash-landed on the south end of the island. Read More
October 17, 2018 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue to Host Annual Fall Safety Day Event
On Saturday, October 20th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will host its 22nd annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family, fully equipped with fire engine tours, games, safety information, custom-fit… Read More
October 5, 2018 CommunityPrepare in a Year: October – Earthquake Preparedness
It’s time to Drop, Cover and Hold On! This month’s focus is what to do before, during and after an earthquake. The biggest safety concern and cause for harm during an earthquake are falling objects, whether… Read More
October 1, 2018 CERT