West Pierce Fire & Rescue

Safe Sitter Babysitting Class - Lakewood
2026-07-07 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-08 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-09 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20, 10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
The Safe Sitter babysitting class is designed to teach students ages 11-13 how to be safe when caring for younger children. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn in this course are very informative and useful. Students will learn how to run babysitting as a business, childcare skills, CPR and choking rescue, as well as basic first aid.
The three-day class runs from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Station 20 (10928 Pacific Highway SW in Lakewood).
The class costs $45.
In order to complete the class, students must attend the entire time.
Please print and fill out this form. You can mail it to or drop it off at West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31 at 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA 98466. The $45 fee (cash or check) must be included in the envelope.
Registration starts May 1, 2026. WPFR will not accept any sign-up forms until the registration period begins.

Music on the Square
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Market Square, 3609 Market Square, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Stop and say hi to West Pierce Fire & Rescue at the City of University Place’s Music on the Square!

Lakewood Farmers Market
2026-07-14 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-25 14:00 - 19:00 | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, WA, 98498, United States
Visit WPFR’s booth at the Lakewood Farmers Market! Meet your local firefighters, explore safety resources, and learn tips to help keep your home and family safe.

Fire Commissioners meeting
2026-07-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2028-03-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2028-03-21 17:30 - 18:30 and 1 more date | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

Movie in the Park
2026-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Cirque Park, 7250 Cirque Drive W, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
A West Pierce Fire & Rescue fire engine will be making a special appearance at the City of University Place’s annual Movie in the Park!

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.

SummerFEST
2026-08-15 12:00 - 20:30 | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, WA, 98498, United States
West Pierce Fire & Rescue will be joining the City of Lakewood at this year’s SummerFEST. Come say hi to firefighters and check out the engine! Make sure to stop by the WPFR booth for free swag and safety tips.

Fiesta de La Familia
2026-09-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, WA, 98498, United States
Say to hi to West Pierce Fire & Rescue at the City of Lakewood’s Fiesta de La Familia!

CPR, First Aid & AED Class
2026-10-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-12 09:00 - 13:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20, 10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
This course covers adult, child and infant CPR with airway management, first aid for choking, control of bleeding, splinting, bandaging, first aid for burns, sprains, strains, poison control, and other first aid procedures are covered. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
Click here to access the registration form and read more about the class.

International ShakeOut Day
2026-10-15 10:15 - 10:16 | WA
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 15, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:15 a.m. (local time) on 10/15, you can join millions of people across Washington practicing earthquake safety.

Truck and Tractor Day
2026-10-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, WA, 98498, United States
Say hi to West Pierce Fire & Rescue at the City of Lakewood’s Truck and Tractor Day!

Fall Safety Day
2026-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Fall Safety Day is BACK!

Join West Pierce Fire & Rescue on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Station 21 (5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood) for a fun-filled day the whole family will enjoy.

Kids can pick out a free pumpkin (thanks to local farm donations) and learn safety tips from WPFR crews. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food donations for the community food drive!

UP Christmas Tree Lighting
2026-12-04 16:30 - 19:30 | Market Square, 3609 Market Square, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Santa will make his big entrance aboard a West Pierce Fire & Rescue engine at the City of University Place’s Christmas Tree Lighting! Celebrate the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Market Square with food, music, children’s activities and much, much more.

Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting
2026-12-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
See Santa Claus on the fire engine and West Pierce Fire & Rescue crews in the City of Lakewood’s Holiday Parade of Lights! Then stick around Lakewood City Hall for the tree lighting at 5:30pm!l
