West Pierce Fire & Rescue

Fire Commissioners meeting
2025-05-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 5 more dates | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

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.

CERT Class
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
September 9 – September 27, 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, contact West Pierce Fire & Rescue at cert@westpierce.org.
To see the station location of each class, please click here to view the class schedule. Registration is required.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Please join us on Thursday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m. for a memorial ceremony remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
The event will take place outside at Reflection Park, located in front of WPFR Station 31 at 3631 Drexler Drive in University Place. We invite our community to stand with us as we remember the victims, support their families, and honor the countless heroes whose courage continue to inspire us.

For those unable to attend, we encourage you and your families to visit Reflection Park at your own time for reflection. The park honors and lists the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, featuring the “Weeping Wall” water memorial with 403 etched grooves representing the fallen firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. At the park’s center stands a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, brought from New York to Washington by WPFR firefighters in 2012.

Fall Safety Day
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Mark your calendars because Fall Safety Day is coming up!
Join West Pierce Fire & Rescue on Saturday, October 18, 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!

Santa at the Station - Lakewood
2025-12-09 17:30 - 19:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Santa is coming to town…and better yet, the fire station!
Join West Pierce Fire & Rescue in getting into the holiday spirit at the Santa at the Station events in Lakewood and University Place!
Join us on December 9th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood, or on December 11th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive W in University Place.
The apparatus bays will be transformed into Santa’s workshop, where children can have their photo taken with Santa, write a letter to him that he will personally respond to, and participate in a holiday food drive. It’s a festive way for families to make memories while giving back to the community!
This program is free and made possible by West Pierce CARES, a non-profit organization operated by the employees of West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Santa at the Station – University Place
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:00 | West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA, 98466, United States

First Aid & CPR class
2025-12-13 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.
The class takes place at West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10928 Pacific Highway SW in Lakewood, WA.
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.
