April 2023 Alarm Summary
In April 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,404 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. This averages out to 46 calls per day. However, on April 28th… Read More
May 2, 2023 CommunityMarch 2023 Alarm Summary
In March 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,454 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. Approximately 45% of these medical aid calls resulted in a transport to… Read More
April 10, 2023 IncidentsFebruary 2023 Alarm Summary
In February 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,311 calls for service. where 81% of them were for emergency medical aid. This is an average of 46 calls per day throughout the fire… Read More
March 9, 2023 IncidentsFirefighters Complete Recent Training Certification
Recently, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) held a three-day simulation lab for initial Blue Card certification. Six WPFR firefighters successfully completed the training and will now be certified. Blue Card is the communication model used… Read More
March 3, 2023 IncidentsFatality Apartment Fire in Lakewood
On Monday, February 20, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to reports of an apartment fire at the Maple Court Apartments, located at the 4800 block of 122nd Street SW… Read More
February 21, 2023 FireJanuary 2023 Alarm Summary
In January 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,512 calls for service. Of those calls, 81% of them were for emergency medical aid and nearly half of them resulted in a transport to… Read More
February 5, 2023 CommunityAnnual Call Volume for West Pierce Fire & Rescue
In 2022, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,751 calls for service, which is an average of 48 calls per day. These 9-1-1 calls include a myriad of incidents, including fires, rescues, emergency medical… Read More
January 11, 2023 CommunityDecember 2022 Alarm Summary
In December, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,550 calls for service, which is an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 80% of these calls were for medical aid. Read More
January 5, 2023 IncidentsFatality Apartment Fire in Lakewood
On Wednesday morning, firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the 12900 block of Lincoln Avenue SW in Lakewood. The call was dispatched at 11:41 a.m. and the fire was out at 11:55 a.m. This quick… Read More
January 4, 2023 FireDay Island Residents Battle Rising Tides
On Tuesday morning, residents on Day Island in University Place found many of their homes with water inside due to the king tides rising from Puget Sound. Fortunately, there were no injuries or rescues necessary. West… Read More
December 27, 2022 Community