International Women’s Day at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
March 8 is International Women’s Day and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is incredibly proud of our personnel. Did you know…? Of the 229 total full-time employees, 34 are female and 10 of them serve… Read More
March 5, 2023 EmploymentWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Graduates 18 New Firefighters
On May 18, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) celebrated its 18 newest firefighters as they graduated from the Red Knights Recruit Academy. With 21 total students (18 from WPFR and three from South Pierce Fire… Read More
May 23, 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 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Firefighter Application Period Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is currently accepting applications for the positions of Lateral and Entry-level Firefighter. There is no application fee or exam cost to participate in this hiring process. Candidates must apply at… Read More
June 1, 2021 EmploymentWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Welcomes New Firefighters
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is proud to introduce the newest firefighters who are here to serve the communities of Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. This class didn’t have a typical fire academy experience, as the… Read More
June 11, 2020 CommunityEntry-level Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic Application Period Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is now testing for Entry-level Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic. It is anticipated 15 positions will be filled in 2020. The application period will be open until September 20, 2019 at 5:00… Read More
August 13, 2019 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 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Accepting Applications for Administrative Assistant
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is currently accepting applications for Administrative Assistant until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018. Please visit WPFR’s website for more information and to apply online. Read More
May 24, 2018 Community2017 Red Knights Recruit Academy Completed
In February, the 2017 Red Knights Recruit Academy class began with individuals eager to serve their communities as firefighters. This regional recruit academy class was comprised of three departments: Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, Graham Fire… Read More
May 12, 2017 Community