Annual 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 CommunityNovember 2022 Alarm Summary
In November, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,559 calls for service, which is an average of 52 calls per day. Approximately 82% of these calls were for medical aid. Read More
December 6, 2022 CommunityHazardous 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 Incidents