Hazardous Materials Response in Lakewood Industrial Park
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on August 17th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was dispatched to a hazardous materials response at the 4800 block of 100th Street SW in the Lakewood Industrial Park. Crews arrived to… Read More
August 18, 2022 Hazardous MaterialsWildfire Safety Tips
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was dispatched to a brush fire at the 10200 block of Earley Avenue SW in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find a fast… Read More
August 8, 2022 FireJuly 2022 Alarm Summary
In July, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,521 9-1-1 calls for service, where 74% were for medical aid. On the 4th of July, crews responded to 49 calls for service and four were… Read More
August 4, 2022 CommunityWhat To Do When Calling 9-1-1 From A Lake In Lakewood
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is ready to respond to emergencies on the water each and every day. One of the common problems encountered when responding to these types of emergencies is trying to get… Read More
July 20, 2022 CommunityWater Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is here and while the sun it out, the water is cold. Water safety is incredibly important, especially this time of year. Wear a life jacket. Be sure it is Coast Guard approved (indicated on… Read More
June 27, 2022 IncidentsMay 2022 Alarm Summary
In the month of May, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,453 9-1-1 calls for service, where 79% were for medical aid. Call volume overall is up nearly three percent over this time last year. Read More
June 7, 2022 IncidentsFour Firefighters Complete Rescue Swimmer Training
Last week, four West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) firefighters successfully completed their Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer training. Instructed by retired WPFR personnel who developed this program, the course is designed to give first responders the… Read More
June 2, 2022 Water RescueTechnical Rescue Class Hosted for New Firefighters
Last week, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted a Rescue Systems 1 class for its newest firefighters. Fresh out of recruit academy, these firefighters were able to learn from members of WPFR’s Technical Rescue team,… Read More
May 31, 2022 Disaster PreparednessTwo 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 CommunityNine Firefighters Presented with Letters of Commendation
After a major incident, it is common for firefighters to come together and debrief. This includes lessons learned, strategies and tactics used, and in today’s case, letters of commendation for their efforts resulting in saving a… Read More
January 24, 2022 Community