Disaster Preparedness Day is This Saturday!
Join West Pierce Fire & Rescue at the Lakewood YMCA this Saturday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for the annual Disaster Preparedness Day! Learn how to prepared your household for a disaster, how… Read More
April 19, 2018 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2017 Annual Report is Now Available
The 2017 Annual Report for West Pierce Fire & Rescue is now available! Please click on the image below to read the latest edition. Read More
April 6, 2018 CommunityPrepare in a Year: April – Create a Three-Day Kit
Create a 3-day kit So far this year, the Prepare in a Year series has covered creating an emergency plan, establishing an out-of-area contact and began storing enough water for an entire family. While the ultimate… Read More
April 4, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: March – Water Storage
Clean water is essential for life, both for hydration and to prevent the spread of disease. Healthcare providers who assisted with disaster efforts in Puerto Rico treated multiple conditions related to contaminated water, including… Read More
March 6, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: February – Identify an Out-of-Area Contact
When disaster strikes, you may be at home, work, school or on the road and not with all the members of your household. Your first thoughts, though, will be with your loved ones and their well-being. Read More
February 1, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: Disaster Planning Broken Down in Easy Monthly Tasks
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin 2017 was a year where many dealt with major disasters and their aftermath. From Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria to the recent train… Read More
January 23, 2018 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue to Host 21st Annual Fall Safety Day Event
On Saturday, October 21, 2017, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will host its 21st annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family, fully equipped with fire engine tours, games, safety information,… Read More
October 17, 2017 CommunityNW Stories Recognizes Three-time Medal of Valor Recipient Firefighter Jonathan Tinsley
Earlier this year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue proudly honored four firefighters for their bravery and selfless acts while off-duty. One of them, Firefighter Jonathan Tinsley, earned his third Medal of Valor that evening. Shortly… Read More
October 9, 2017 CommunityFire Prevention Week is October 8-14
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14 and West Pierce Fire & Rescue wants to remind all residents every second counts, know two ways out. It is important for everyone to have a fire escape plan in place… Read More
October 2, 2017 CommunityDisaster Preparedness Month: Get Involved!
While the month of September is coming to a close, which means Disaster Preparedness Month is wrapping it, it doesn’t mean planning stops now. It is important to get the people and the places you care about… Read More
September 25, 2017 CERT