West Pierce Fire & Rescue

UP Winter Fest
2019-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Market Square, 3609 Market Square, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Mark your calendars and experience the holiday magic of Winter Fest with the annual University Place Christmas Tree Lighting in Market Square. This seasonal extravaganza will take place at the Civic Building (3609 Market Square). Join us for the arrival of Santa, the Christmas Tree Lighting and an abundance of holiday cheer!
For more information, please click here.

Lakewood Christmas Tree Lighting
2019-12-07 13:00 - 19:00 | WA, United States
Looking for a way to kick off the holiday season? The City of Lakewood has you covered!
For more information, please visit the City’s website.

Coffee with the Mayor
2020-02-11 07:30 - 08:30 | St. Clare Hospital Resource Center, 4908 112th Street SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Join City of Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 a.m. for Coffee with the Mayor, held at the St. Clare Hospital Resource Center, 4908 112th Street in Lakewood. Each month a different speaker will present to the group, followed by conversation with the Mayor about matters of interest to the community.
For more information, please visit the City of Lakewood’s website.

Public Safety Forum
2020-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | UP Town Hall Gallery, 3609 Market Place W, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
For questions or more information, please contact the University Place Police Department.

Fall Safety Day
2020-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Join us for our 24th annual Fall Safety Day event!
Saturday, October 24th, 10 am – 1 pm
Station 21 — 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a community event is not possible this year. Instead of cancelling, please join us for what is now a DRIVE THROUGH event! Each vehicle will be loaded with one pumpkin per child and go home with a bag of goodies.
A map of where to enter the event will be posted shortly. Please check back for more information.
Questions? Please call 253.564.1623

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2021-09-10 12:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Please join us for a short ceremony with local leaders as we honor and remember those lost on September 11, 2001.
This event will be held in partnership with the City of Lakewood.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2021-09-11 09:00 - 09:30 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Please join us for a short ceremony with local leaders as we honor and remember those lost on September 11, 2001.

Fall Safety Day
2022-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Join us for Fall Safety Day!
A food drive of non-perishable items will also be held in support of the Little Free Pantry, supported by the Rotary Club of Lakewood.

State of the Fire District presentation
2023-06-21 17:30 - 18:30 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20, 10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Join Chief Sharp as he delivers the “State of the Fire District” presentation. The public is welcome to attend.

National Night Out
2023-08-01 16:00 - 20:00 | WA, United States
This is a great opportunity for Lakewood and University Place residents to create a safer community by hosting or attending a neighborhood block party. Fire and police department personnel attend each block party to visit with citizens and offer various safety information.
If you are interested in hosting a block party, please contact the Lakewood Police Department at 253.830.5000 or the University Place Police Department at 253.798.3141 to register.

Duck Daze Open House
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Duck Daze, always the first Saturday in June, kicks off at 10 a.m. with the popular Duck Daze parade. Be sure to secure your spot along the parade route, which starts at the corner of 29th Street and Bridgeport Way and continues south to 37th Street, ending at West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Fire Station 31.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31 will host an Open House during the Duck Daze festivities from 10am – 2pm. The public is invited to enjoy refreshments, play games, learn safety tips, put on temporary tattoos, and much more.
There will also be helmet and life jacket fittings for children and adults. The cost is $17 for life jackets, $11 for bike helmets and $15 for multi-sport style helmets. The wearer must be present to ensure a proper, custom fit.

Youth Academy
2024-06-22 07:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-23 07:00 - 16:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Have you ever considered a career in the fire service? If so, West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Youth Academy is a great way for students ages 14-18 to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter.
This two-day academy will offer students the opportunity to learn about various disciplines within the fire service, while gaining hands-on experience.
2024 Youth Academy
When
June 22-23, 2024
7:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
Location
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21
5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
Application Period
Applications will be accepted from May 1-15, 2024
and must be completed online.
Cost
There is NO COST to attend.
All equipment and gear necessary will be provided.
Breakfast, snacks and lunch each day will also be provided.
Eligibility Requirements
– Age 14-18 by the first day of the academy
– Live or attend school in Lakewood, University Place or Steilacoom
– Must be able to attend orientation on June 20
– Must be able to attend both days of the academy
– Parent or guardian’s consent (included in the online application)
Acceptance
All applications will be reviewed and selected based on eligibility requirements
and space available. Those who have not previously attended the Youth Academy
will have priority over those who have.
Timeline
June 20 – Family orientation night
June 22-23 – Youth Academy
June 25 – Graduation ceremony
Click here for more information.

National Night Out
2024-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Unnamed Venue, WA
This is a great opportunity for Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom residents to create a safer community by hosting or attending a neighborhood block party. Fire and police department personnel attend each block party to visit with citizens and offer various safety information.
If you are interested in hosting a block party, please contact your local police department to register.

CERT Class
2024-09-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | WA
September 17 – October 5, 2024 – CERT Class
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Classes will be held at various fire stations in Lakewood. Up to 25 students will be accepted in this series of classes. There is no prerequisite, other than a desire to learn and help others. It is important that if you enroll, you will be available to attend all sessions to receive the CERT certificate. To enroll, please call 253.983.4564 or cert@westpierce.org.
To see the station location of each class, please click here to view the class schedule. Registration is required.

Santa at the Station - Lakewood
2024-12-10 17:30 - 19:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Join us for holiday fun by visiting Santa at the Station! Children can get their photo taken with Santa, write him a letter and everyone can enjoy light refreshments. There will no photographer on site, but parents are welcome to take their own photos of their child(ren). A canned food drive will also be held at each event and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Visit www.westpierce.org/santa for details.

Santa at the Station - University Place
2024-12-12 17:30 - 19:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

Parks Appreciation Day
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
Join West Pierce Fire & Rescue as we help volunteers clean our parks for Parks Appreciation Day! Visit the City of Lakewood’s page for more information on how to make a difference.

Duck Daze Open House
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Join us post-parade at Station 31 for free hot dogs, games, and booths of fun! Say hi to our firefighters and check out some fire engines while you’re at it.

National Night Out
2026-08-04 15:00 - 21:00 | WA
We are teaming up with police and city officials in both Lakewood and University Place for National Night Out – mark your calendars! This is an awesome opportunity for the community to meet firefighters, tour fire apparatus, learn important safety tips, and connect with neighbors in a fun, family-friendly setting.
