West Pierce Requests Communities’ Participation in Strategic Planning Survey
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is currently in the middle of the Strategic Planning process and wants your input! If you live or work in University Place, Lakewood or Steilacoom, please consider taking our survey by… Read More
August 15, 2018 CommunityEntry-level Firefighter/Paramedic Testing Process Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is now testing for Entry-level Firefighter/Paramedic. It is anticipated a minimum of four (4) positions will be filled in 2019. The application period will be open from Monday,… Read More
August 6, 2018 CommunityPrepare in a Year: August – Under the Bed Items
Disasters usually strike when you least expect them. Earthquakes and natural disasters do not wait for everyone to wake up in the morning; they can just as easily occur in the middle of the night. Imagine… Read More
August 4, 2018 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Completes 2nd Annual Youth Academy
During the last weekend of July, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted its second annual Youth Academy program. WPFR found this to be a great recruitment opportunity within the community and this year, 24 local… Read More
August 3, 2018 ClassesPrepare in a Year: July – Utility Management
With the nice weather, it is a great time to get outside and become familiar with the location of your gas meter. Knowing the location of your gas meter and how to turn it off is… Read More
July 5, 2018 CERTFireworks Information Now Available
As the 4th of July approaches, West Pierce Fire & Rescue wants to remind citizens to celebrate safely. Laws and regulations regarding fireworks vary in different cities, so it is important to know the rules before… Read More
June 29, 2018 CommunitySafe Sitter Babysitting Classes Scheduled for Summer
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering three Safe Sitter babysitting classes over the summer to teach students ages 11-13 how to safely care for younger children. It is common this age group starts to stay… Read More
June 2, 2018 ClassesPrepare in a Year: June – An Extended Event
Summer is almost here! Days of extended sunshine means it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. It’s also a perfect time to gather items to be ready for two weeks and beyond! Following a major disaster,… Read More
June 1, 2018 CERTMock DUI Crash Shows Students the Consequences of Impaired Driving
As we move into the unofficial start of summer, it is important to remember the consequences of impaired driving. This could range from intoxication to being under the influence to distraction and much more. Students from Lakes… Read More
May 24, 2018 CommunityRetirement Creates Promotions at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
At Tuesday evening’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, the room was full to watch four newly promoted personnel officially take on their new roles, following the retirement of Deputy Chief Mitch Sagers. Chief Sagers served the… Read More
May 1, 2018 Community