Two 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 CommunityNew Program Helps First Responders When Seconds Matter
Seconds matter during an emergency. First responders answer the calls of the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Now there is a better way to help those in need early on. South Sound… Read More
January 18, 2022 CommunityFirefighters and Police Rescue Resident in Lakewood House Fire
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, firefighters, along with Lakewood police, were called to the 4800 block of Diamond Boulevard SW in Lakewood for a house fire. Several police officers arrived before firefighters and… Read More
January 6, 2022 Community2-Alarm Apartment Fire at Four Fountains Displaces Eight Units
On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 13, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a 2-alarm apartment fire at the Four Fountains Apartments at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and… Read More
April 14, 2021 CommunityReminders for Warmer Weather
As people head outside to enjoy the springtime weather, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) would like to remind the community about safety precautions they can take. As the daylight sticks around further into the evening… Read More
March 15, 2021 CommunityHazardous Materials and Fire Response in Lakewood Business
At 6:38 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a commercial fire at 2310 104th Street Ct S in Lakewood. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the structure, confirming… Read More
January 14, 2021 CommunityLakewood Resident Recognized with Life Saving Award
On Thursday afternoon, West Pierce Fire & Rescue presented a Lakewood resident with a lifesaving award for his quick actions during a medical aid call. Crews responded to reports of a cardiac arrest, where a woman… Read More
October 30, 2020 CommunityHow West Pierce Fire & Rescue Assists Neighbors in Need
When wildfires strike, whether in Washington State or in other parts of the country, it is not uncommon to be asked the question, “is West Pierce sending firefighters to help?” Typically, the initial reply is “no,”… Read More
October 26, 2020 CommunitySmoke Alarms Save Local Residents
Smoke alarms alert residences to smoke in their home, giving residents precious seconds when they matter most. That is why WPFR continually seeks out grant funding to continue its smoke alarm program. This program has thrived… Read More
October 13, 2020 Community