West Pierce Fire & Rescue

Santa at the Station - Lakewood
2024-12-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

First Aid & CPR class
2024-12-14 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
2024-12-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-15 17:30 - 18:30 and 6 more dates | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

Fire Commissioners special meeting
2025-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

CERT Class
2025-03-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
March 4-22, 2025 – 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.

CERT Exercise
2025-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
This is the final exercise for the CERT class, scheduled for March 4-22, 2024 – CERT Class

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.

Youth Academy
2025-06-21 07:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-22 07:00 - 16:00 | WA
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 21-22, 2025
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, 2025 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 19
– 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 19 – Family orientation night
June 21-22 – Youth Academy
June 24 – Graduation ceremony
Click here for more information.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Class
2025-07-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-10 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-11 08:00 - 13:00 | 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.
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.
