Prepare 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, 2023 CERTWest Pierce Emergency Management Coalition Launches New Website
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) has launched a new website, which will have information on local hazards and be utilized during large-scale emergencies to share information. www.westpierceemergency.org This website will be another communication… Read More
October 18, 2023 Disaster PreparednessGet Ready to ShakeOut!
Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Drop, cover and hold. At 10:19 am October 19th, you can join millions of people across Washington State practicing earthquake safety. To learn more… Read More
October 17, 2023 Disaster PreparednessPrepare 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, 2023 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 1, 2023 CERTRegional “Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Campaign Kicks Off
With recent wildfires and corresponding smoke inundating our region on people’s minds, the four Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to launch a regional “Ready, Set, Go!”… Read More
August 22, 2023 Disaster PreparednessPrepare in a Year: August
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
August 1, 2023 CERTPrepare in a Year: July
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
July 6, 2023 CERTCERT Training 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
June 16, 2023 CERTPrepare in a Year: June
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
June 1, 2023 CERT