West Pierce Fire & Rescue Seeks Smoke Alarm Coordinator
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was recently awarded a federal grant to fund a Smoke Alarm Coordinator and seeking applications. The project duration is November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025. The Smoke Alarm Coordinator… Read More
September 5, 2024 InformationWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Proposes an Improved Funding Plan for the Future
West Pierce Fire & Rescue seeks to replace its tax-based Maintenance & Operations (M&O) levy with a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC). Known as Proposition 1, the FBC will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. An… Read More
August 12, 2024 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 29, 2024 CommunitySign Up for Emergency Alerts
When seconds count, first responders need to reach you. This time of year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responds to an increased number of brush fires due to the weather and dry vegetation. Should a wildfire… Read More
July 22, 2024 InformationHot Weather Safety
When the weather heats up, it is important to know how to stay safe. Finding ways to stay cool in hot temperatures is key. The following tips will help you and your family stay safe, courtesy of… Read More
July 8, 2024 InformationWildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) reminds residents to be fire safe. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom have increased by… Read More
June 20, 2024 InformationWest Pierce Assistant Chief Receives “Chief Officer of the Year” Award
On Thursday, December 7, the Pierce County Fire Chiefs and Commissioners Associations held their annual banquet, where a variety of recognitions are made. This year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Assistant Chief Ryan McGrady was… Read More
December 13, 2023 InformationFirefighters Prepare for Wildland Urban Interface Fires Through Grant Funding
The 2020 Sumner Grade Fire in Bonney Lake was a stark reminder of the increasing threat of brush fires in western Washington. Year after year, summer weather contributes to an increased risk of brush fires. In… Read More
July 10, 2023 Community