West Pierce Fire & Rescue Maintains Class 3 Rating
West Pierce Fire & Rescue was recently evaluated by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) and have retained its Class 3 rating. Fewer than 10 percent of fire departments in the state have achieved a… Read More
January 31, 2020 CommunitySanta at the Station at 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 14, 2019 CommunityFall Safety Day Scheduled for October 19
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is proud to host the 23rd annual Fall Safety Day on Saturday, October 19th. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin!… Read More
October 7, 2019 CommunityTraining Scheduled for Wookbrook area September 23-25
West Pierce Fire & Rescue, as a part of the Pierce County Hazardous Incidents Team (PCHIT), will be conducting training in the Woodbrook neighborhood of Lakewood September 23-25, 2019. No roads will be impacted, but there… Read More
September 19, 2019 Community9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled
In honor of the 18th anniversary of September 11th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold two public ceremonies in remembrance of the 2,977 victims killed on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters,… Read More
September 6, 2019 CommunityEntry-level Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic Application Period Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is now testing for Entry-level Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic. It is anticipated 15 positions will be filled in 2020. The application period will be open until September 20, 2019 at 5:00… Read More
August 13, 2019 CommunityWater Safety Tips for Summer
As the weather heats up and the water becomes more enticing, water safety is of the utmost importance. Knowing the dangers ahead of time is imperative to preventing an emergency. Drownings are misconceived as loud and… Read More
July 26, 2019 CommunityLocal Students Graduate from West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Youth Academy
Last weekend, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted its third annual Youth Academy program. Twenty-eight local high school students from within the Clover Park and University Place School Districts participated in learning about the fire service… Read More
July 17, 2019 ClassesCommunity Presentation Now Available Online
Over the past month, Fire Chief Jim Sharp has been presenting to local community groups about the current status of West Pierce Fire & Rescue, the three funding measures on the August 6th ballot and how… Read More
July 10, 2019 CommunityWest Pierce Firefighters Extricate Patient After Car Crashes into Building
On Saturday at approximately 8:40 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to calls for a vehicle that had crashed into a building at the 8000 block of Durango Street SW in Lakewood. Upon arrival, firefighters found… Read More
May 13, 2019 Community