Safe Sitter Babysitting Class
2023-06-21 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
The Safe Sitter babysitting class is designed to teach students ages 11-13 how to be safe when caring for a child. Students will learn how to run babysitting as a business, childcare skills, CPR and choking rescue, as well as basic first aid.
This three-day class runs from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm each day and costs $45.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. In order to complete the class, students must attend the entire time. Register today!
To register, please visit our Safe Sitter page for registration forms and instructions. For questions or more information, please contact us at 253.564.1623.

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.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Class
2023-07-05 08:00 - 12:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20, 10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States

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.

Fire Commissioners special meeting
2023-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2023-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2023-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
This event will be held in front of Station 31 in the 9/11 Reflection Park.

First Aid & CPR class
2023-10-07 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. This course meets Labor & Industries and Department of Social & Health Services Standards. Please note: This course does NOT meet the requirements for the Healthcare Provider course.
The cost is $70 per student and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. CERT members may attend for $15. The course is subject to cancellation if the class minimum of 10 people is not met.
To register, please fill out the registration form and return it with payment to:
West Pierce Fire & Rescue
3631 Drexler Drive W
University Place, WA 98466
Please call 253.564.1623 with any questions.
2023 COURSE DATES
April 8
June 10
October 7
December 9
Class time and location
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20
10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

First Aid & CPR class
2024-02-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-13 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. This course meets Labor & Industries and Department of Social & Health Services Standards. Please note: This course does NOT meet the requirements for the Healthcare Provider course.
The cost is $70 per student and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. CERT members may attend for $15. The course is subject to cancellation if the class minimum of 10 people is not met.
To register, please visit our website.
Please call 253.564.1623 with any questions.
2024 COURSE DATES
February 10
April 13
October 5
December 14
Class time and location
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20
10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Fire Commissioners meeting
2024-03-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-04-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-04-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-02 17:30 - 18:30 and 1 more date | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

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 Orientation
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
This orientation is for all accepted Youth Academy participants and their families.

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.

Youth Academy Graduation
2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States

Safe Sitter Babysitting Class
2024-06-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-10 08:00 - 12:00
