CERT Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held… Read More
January 31, 2023 CERTPrepare 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 1, 2023 CERTWinter & Holiday Safety Tips
Between cold weather and the holiday season, winter can be a dangerous time of year in terms of home fires. According to the US Fire Administration, the top three days of the… Read More
December 2, 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 CERT