Fall Safety Day is October 21st
On Saturday, October 21st, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There… Read More
September 30, 2023 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Thanks Lakewood Police
Fire Chief Jim Sharp recently recognized the personnel of the Lakewood Police Department (LPD) for their valuable partnership. West Pierce Fire & Rescue thrives on working diligently with partner agencies and Lakewood Police is no exception. Read More
September 20, 2023 LakewoodSymbolism within the 9/11 Reflection Park at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has a piece of steel from the World Trade Center proudly displayed in the center of the 9/11 Reflection Park, located in front of Station 31 in University Place. This… Read More
September 8, 2023 Community9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled
In honor of the anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold two public ceremonies in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60… Read More
September 6, 2023 CommunityAugust 2023 Alarm Summary
In August 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,666 calls for service, which was an average of 53 calls per day. One challenge firefighters faced this summer were brush fires, where call volume for… Read More
September 3, 2023 IncidentsPrepare in a Year: September
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
September 1, 2023 CERTPierce County Fire Departments Collaborate Training Efforts
For the past year, five Pierce County fire departments have collaborated to create the Pierce County Fire Training Consortium (PCFTC) to improve and elevate training opportunities for firefighters. In the summer of 2022, Central Pierce Fire… Read More
August 30, 2023 InformationRegional “Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Campaign Kicks Off
With recent wildfires and corresponding smoke inundating our region on people’s minds, the four Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to launch a regional “Ready, Set, Go!”… Read More
August 22, 2023 Disaster PreparednessBrush Fire at Fort Steilacoom Park
Update 8/16/23 at 7:03 p.m. – Fortunately, there were no homes involved during this incident. Two firefighters were evaluated for heat-related injuries. Firefighters remain on scene tonight, putting out hot spots. Per the Lakewood Police Department,… Read More
August 16, 2023 FireWest Pierce Connected CARE Manager Awarded as Health Care Hero
In February 2022, West Pierce Fire & Rescue implemented the Connected Community Access, Referral and Education (CARE) program. This program was created to empower residents of WPFR to manage their healthcare, mental health and social needs… Read More
August 8, 2023 Community