Lakewood 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 CommunityIt is Safe to Call 9-1-1
According to the Washington State Department of Health, visits to the emergency room have declined throughout Washington State since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This is also true locally, which is concerning that people are not… Read More
May 12, 2020 CommunityTwo-Alarm Fire at Pacific Ridge Apartments
At approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, May 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire at the Pacific Ridge Apartments, located at 13020 Lincoln Avenue SW in Lakewood. Firefighters arrived on scene to… Read More
May 11, 2020 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Recognize Residents with Life Saving Award
On October 19, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue on Puget Sound, near Day Island. The gentleman in need of help was rescued by crews on Fireboat Endeavor. He was transported… Read More
November 20, 2019 CommunityTraining Scheduled for Wookbrook area September 23-25
West Pierce Fire & Rescue, as a part of the Pierce County Hazardous Incidents Team (PCHIT), will be conducting training in the Woodbrook neighborhood of Lakewood September 23-25, 2019. No roads will be impacted, but there… Read More
September 19, 2019 CommunityWest Pierce Firefighters Extricate Patient After Car Crashes into Building
On Saturday at approximately 8:40 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to calls for a vehicle that had crashed into a building at the 8000 block of Durango Street SW in Lakewood. Upon arrival, firefighters found… Read More
May 13, 2019 CommunityMan Rescued in Puget Sound by Fireboat Endeavor
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was dispatched to Day Island for a water rescue. The call was initiated by Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, after assisting a… Read More
April 22, 2019 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue 2018 Annual Report is Now Available
West Pierce Fire & REscue’s 2018 Annual Report is now available online. This report encompasses the past year’s (January 1 – December 31) events, which has proven to be one of the busiest on record. Read More
April 12, 2019 Community