Two Firefighters Awarded for Off-Duty Life-Saving Actions
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, two West Pierce Fire & Rescue employees received Merit Awards for courage displayed while off duty. Captain Brian Johnson was on vacation when he… Read More
March 12, 2026 UncategorizedFire Chief Jim Sharp to Retire, Reflects on 40 Years of Service
Forty years ago, Jim Sharp walked into a fire station and never looked back. The year was 1985, and the future fire chief was only a college dropout at the time, unaware… Read More
March 10, 2026 UncategorizedWPFR Honors Commissioner Bart Dalton at Final Board Meeting
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) honored Board Chair and Commissioner Bart Dalton at Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, marking his final meeting as a commissioner. Commissioner Dalton’s hard work in the… Read More
December 17, 2025 UncategorizedWPFR Responding to an Information Systems Disruption
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is currently experiencing a disruption to the department’s information systems as a result of a cybersecurity incident. At this time, WPFR does not have access to certain systems, including department… Read More
December 12, 2025 UncategorizedSanta at the Station
Santa is coming to town…and better yet, the fire station! Join West Pierce Fire & Rescue in getting into the holiday spirit at the Santa at the Station events in Lakewood and University Place! Join… Read More
November 28, 2025 UncategorizedWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Announces Next Fire Chief
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, the Board selected Assistant Chief Ryan McGrady to serve as the next Fire Chief for West Pierce Fire & Rescue. Originally from Alaska, Chief McGrady’s interest in the… Read More
November 5, 2025 UncategorizedHot Off The Press! What’s New at WPFR
Wondering what’s happening at West Pierce Fire & Rescue? We’ve got two new publications that give you the inside scoop! The 2025 edition of “The Monitor” community newsletter is hitting homes this week. Inside, you’ll learn… Read More
November 4, 2025 UncategorizedFire Chief Jim Sharp Announces Retirement From WPFR
After 39 years of dedicated service, Fire Chief Jim Sharp is announcing his retirement from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. Chief Sharp began his fire service career in 1986 as a dispatcher with the Lakewood Fire… Read More
September 19, 2025 UncategorizedLowered Burn Ban
Due to cooler weather and a drop in temperatures, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is lowering its burn ban to align with the upcoming reduced burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County. Read More
September 10, 2025 UncategorizedJuly: Peak Month for Grill Fires
Nothing beats a juicy cheeseburger or a perfectly charred hot dog in the final stretch of a Washington summer. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), July sees more grill fires than… Read More
July 28, 2025 Uncategorized