Prepare in a Year: December
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
December 1, 2023 CERTPrepare in a Year: November
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
November 1, 2023 CERTGet Ready to ShakeOut!
Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Drop, cover and hold. At 10:19 am October 19th, you can join millions of people across Washington State practicing earthquake safety. To learn more… Read More
October 17, 2023 Disaster PreparednessFire Prevention Week is October 8-13
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires, with nearly half (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; cooking is also the leading cause of home fire… Read More
October 7, 2023 InformationPrepare in a Year: October
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
October 1, 2023 CERTAugust 2023 Alarm Summary
In August 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,666 calls for service, which was an average of 53 calls per day. One challenge firefighters faced this summer were brush fires, where call volume for… Read More
September 3, 2023 IncidentsPrepare in a Year: September
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
September 1, 2023 CERTPierce County Fire Departments Collaborate Training Efforts
For the past year, five Pierce County fire departments have collaborated to create the Pierce County Fire Training Consortium (PCFTC) to improve and elevate training opportunities for firefighters. In the summer of 2022, Central Pierce Fire… Read More
August 30, 2023 InformationPrepare in a Year: August
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
August 1, 2023 CERTLatest Edition of ‘The Monitor’ Now Available
The latest edition of West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s community newsletter, The Monitor, is being delivered to mailboxes throughout Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. This edition includes information about programs, community services, upcoming events and the… Read More
July 17, 2023 Community