Get ready for WPFR’s Safety Pumpkin Patch!
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is inviting the community to celebrate fall with FREE pumpkins, firefighter fun, local vendors, and life-saving safety info at its annual Safety Pumpkin Patch, formerly known as Fall… Read More
September 25, 2026 CommunityLowered Burn Ban
Due to cooler temperatures and a reduced risk of fire, West Pierce Fire & Rescue is lowering its burn ban, effective immediately. Last month, WPFR upgraded its burn ban because of the statewide uptick in grass… Read More
September 15, 2026 UncategorizedJoin Us for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Twenty-five years after the tragedy of 9/11, we invite you to join us Friday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. for a remembrance ceremony hosted by West Pierce Fire & Rescue. The event will be… Read More
August 21, 2026 UncategorizedLocal Volunteers Help Save Someone’s Life
West Pierce Fire & Rescue recently recognized Neely Sipes-May and Nathan May for their quick response that helped save a life this summer. “I just felt really ready to save somebody’s life that day,”… Read More
August 18, 2026 CERTUpgraded Burn Ban
Due to extremely dry conditions and a concerning uptick of brush fires and wildfire risk, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will be upgrading its Burn Ban on Monday, August 17, to align with the… Read More
August 12, 2026 UncategorizedTwo Firefighters Receive Merit Awards for Heroic Actions
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, Battalion Chief Erik Morin and Captain Lisa Morin were awarded Merit Awards for their heroic actions on April 29, 2025. Read More
May 13, 2026 UncategorizedTwo Firefighters Awarded for Off-Duty Life-Saving Actions
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, two West Pierce Fire & Rescue employees received Merit Awards for courage displayed while off duty. Captain Brian Johnson was on vacation when he… Read More
March 12, 2026 UncategorizedFire Chief Jim Sharp to Retire, Reflects on 40 Years of Service
Forty years ago, Jim Sharp walked into a fire station and never looked back. The year was 1985, and the future fire chief was only a college dropout at the time, unaware… Read More
March 10, 2026 UncategorizedWPFR Honors Commissioner Bart Dalton at Final Board Meeting
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) honored Board Chair and Commissioner Bart Dalton at Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, marking his final meeting as a commissioner. Commissioner Dalton’s hard work in the… Read More
December 17, 2025 UncategorizedWPFR Responding to an Information Systems Disruption
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is currently experiencing a disruption to the department’s information systems as a result of a cybersecurity incident. At this time, WPFR does not have access to certain systems, including department… Read More
December 12, 2025 Uncategorized