West Pierce Fire & Rescue Declares State of Emergency
On Tuesday, March 17, the Board of Fire Commissioners declared a state of emergency within West Pierce Fire & Rescue. This proclamation comes in response to COVID-19, which has impacted not only Pierce County, but at a… Read More
March 19, 2020 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Implements Changes in Response to COVID-19
Effective immediately, the following measures have been put in place in response to COVID-19 to protect West Pierce Fire & Rescue personnel from unnecessary exposures. West Pierce Fire & Rescue will continue to operate and respond… Read More
March 17, 2020 CommunityCOVID-19 Virus Information and What You Need to Know
There is a lot of information going out around COVID-19 (also referred to as Coronavirus) and West Pierce Fire & Rescue is asking the community to stay informed with reliable information. All WPFR personnel are taking proper… Read More
March 4, 2020 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Selected into 2020 Fire Service Executive Development Institute
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) recently announced West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Deputy Chief Hallie McCurdy has been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI). Chief McCurdy competed with fire chiefs… Read More
March 2, 2020 CommunityLocal Leaders Promoted at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Over the past month, four newly promoted West Pierce Fire & Rescue chiefs were recognized and pinned with their new badges. West Pierce Fire & Rescue has seen quite a few retirements in recent years and… Read More
February 26, 2020 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Maintains Class 3 Rating
West Pierce Fire & Rescue was recently evaluated by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) and have retained its Class 3 rating. Fewer than 10 percent of fire departments in the state have achieved a… Read More
January 31, 2020 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Recognize Residents with Life Saving Award
On October 19, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue on Puget Sound, near Day Island. The gentleman in need of help was rescued by crews on Fireboat Endeavor. He was transported… Read More
November 20, 2019 CommunitySanta at the Station at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Santa is making his list and checking it twice! In fact, he’s checking it so closely that he’s making two trips to West Pierce Fire & Rescue stations this month. Join West Pierce, Santa and… Read More
November 14, 2019 CommunityFall Safety Day Scheduled for October 19
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is proud to host the 23rd annual Fall Safety Day on Saturday, October 19th. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin!… Read More
October 7, 2019 CommunityTraining Scheduled for Wookbrook area September 23-25
West Pierce Fire & Rescue, as a part of the Pierce County Hazardous Incidents Team (PCHIT), will be conducting training in the Woodbrook neighborhood of Lakewood September 23-25, 2019. No roads will be impacted, but there… Read More
September 19, 2019 Community