Prepare in a Year: June
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
June 1, 2023 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue To Put Replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy on August 1 Ballot
On May 2, 2023, the West Pierce Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners voted to place a ballot measure on the August 1st ballot to replace the existing four-year maintenance and operations levy, which expires… Read More
May 5, 2023 CommunityApril 2023 Alarm Summary
In April 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,404 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. This averages out to 46 calls per day. However, on April 28th… Read More
May 2, 2023 CommunityPrepare in a Year: May
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
May 1, 2023 CERTYouth Firefighting Academy Scheduled for June 17-18
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is hosting the 5th annual Youth Academy the weekend of June 17-18, 2023 and will be accepting applications through May 15, 2023. This two-day program teaches teens interested in a career… Read More
April 28, 2023 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2022 Annual Report Now Available
West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2022 Annual Report is now available online, which encompasses the past year’s (January 1 – December 31) events. The full report can be seen here, but some highlights include:… Read More
April 11, 2023 CommunityMarch 2023 Alarm Summary
In March 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,454 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. Approximately 45% of these medical aid calls resulted in a transport to… Read More
April 10, 2023 IncidentsPrepare in a Year: April
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls… Read More
April 1, 2023 CERTLife Saving Award Presented to Local Community Member
At this week’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) presented local community member, Tyler Harrington, with a life saving award after his selfless actions during an incident in University Place. On… Read More
March 24, 2023 CommunityWest Pierce Hosts CPR, First Aid & AED Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue offers CPR, First Aid & AED training classes to the public. This course covers adult, child and infant CPR with airway management, first aid for choking, control of bleeding, splinting, bandaging,… Read More
March 20, 2023 Classes