West 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 UncategorizedUpgraded Burn Ban
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is upgrading its Burn Ban to align with the Stage 2 Burn Ban now in effect for unincorporated Pierce County. There has been a countywide uptick in grass… Read More
July 11, 2025 UncategorizedWPFR Attends Funeral Services for Fallen Idaho Firefighters
Representatives from West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) joined fire service members from across the country in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, this week to help honor the Idaho firefighters tragically ambushed and killed in Coeur… Read More
July 11, 2025 UncategorizedWPFR Achieves Top-Rated Protection Class 2 Rating
West Pierce Fire & Rescue has been awarded a Protection Class 2 rating by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB), making it one of the top-rated fire departments in the state of Washington. Read More
July 8, 2025 UncategorizedFourth of July: Fireworks 101
Fireworks Time and Place We know you’re excited to light the fireworks you bought from a local stand — but take a second to review the fireworks rules and regulations for where you live! UNIVERSITY PLACE:… Read More
July 3, 2025 UncategorizedWildland Fire Prevention
It’s wildland fire season here in the state of Washington, and we’ve already seen some hot days that remind us of the wildfire risk that comes with high temperatures. Take advantage of… Read More
June 13, 2025 Uncategorized