Nine Firefighters Presented with Letters of Commendation
After a major incident, it is common for firefighters to come together and debrief. This includes lessons learned, strategies and tactics used, and in today’s case, letters of commendation for their efforts resulting in saving a… Read More
January 24, 2022 CommunityNew 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 CommunityFirefighters and Police Rescue Resident in Lakewood House Fire
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, firefighters, along with Lakewood police, were called to the 4800 block of Diamond Boulevard SW in Lakewood for a house fire. Several police officers arrived before firefighters and… Read More
January 6, 2022 CommunityPrepare in a Year: January
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
January 3, 2022 CERTPrepare in a Year: December
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
December 1, 2021 CERTJoin West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Email List
West Pierce Fire & Rescue has launched its new e-newsletter and ask you to join the mailing list. These periodic emails will include a variety of messages, including upcoming events, safety messages and even emergency alerts. … Read More
November 18, 2021 CommunityPrepare in a Year: November
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
November 1, 2021 CERTPrepare 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 Community