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 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 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 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 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 CommunityCitizen Life Safety Award, New Assistant Chief, and EMS Week
Tonight’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting had a full agenda, as many recognitions were being made for a job well done. The meeting began by recognizing four employees of the YMCA, who performed CPR on a gentleman who… Read More
May 17, 2016 CommunityThree-year-old Falls from 3rd Story Window
On Saturday afternoon, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was called to the Springbrook Apartments in Lakewood with reports of a child who fell out an apartment window. Crews arrived to find a three-year-old patient in the… Read More
April 17, 2016 Emergency MedicalTwo Babies Visit West Pierce
In late January, Engine and Medic 20’s responded to a pregnancy-related 911 call and transported an expectant mother to the hospital. Soon after, little Charlotte made her big debut into the world, a little earlier than anticipated. Read More
March 17, 2016 CommunityCar Crashes into Wendy’s in Lakewood
Lakewood, Wash. – On Tuesday, February 23rd at approximately 1:40 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue was called to 108th and Bridgeport for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, crews found multiple cars involved in a… Read More
February 23, 2016 Emergency MedicalMotor Vehicle Crash in Lakewood
Lakewood, Wash. – At approximately 4:00 pm, West Pierce Fire & Rescue were called to the scene of a motor vehicle crash at Veterans Drive SW and Pine Street SW. Upon arrival, firefighters found one car… Read More
November 9, 2015 Emergency Medical