2-Alarm Apartment Fire at Four Fountains Displaces Eight Units
On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 13, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a 2-alarm apartment fire at the Four Fountains Apartments at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and… Read More
April 14, 2021 CommunityTelecommunicators Week 2021
When someone calls 9-1-1, it is because they need help. The first voice they connect with is a dispatcher, who stays calm and grounded, even when the caller is not. West Pierce Fire & Rescue would… Read More
April 10, 2021 CommunityPrepare 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, 2021 CERTWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2020 Annual Report Now Available
West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2020 Annual Report is now available online. This report encompasses the past year’s (January 1 – December 31) events, which has proven to be one of the busiest on record. Read More
March 19, 2021 CommunityPrepare in a Year: March
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
March 17, 2021 CERTReminders for Warmer Weather
As people head outside to enjoy the springtime weather, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) would like to remind the community about safety precautions they can take. As the daylight sticks around further into the evening… Read More
March 15, 2021 CommunityWest Pierce Celebrates International Women’s Day
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th. Did you know these statistics about WPFR and the women who serve the Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom communities? Of the… Read More
March 6, 2021 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Celebrates 10th Anniversary
On March 1st, West Pierce Fire & Rescue proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. The fire district was created by the merger of the Lakewood and University Place Fire Departments in 2011, which provides service to those… Read More
February 27, 2021 CommunityPrepare in a Year
Preparedness is key for any disaster. Are you ready if a disaster were to strike tomorrow? Preparing your home for a disaster or creating a kit may sound overwhelming, but in reality, these tasks can be… Read More
January 19, 2021 CERTHazardous Materials and Fire Response in Lakewood Business
At 6:38 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a commercial fire at 2310 104th Street Ct S in Lakewood. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the structure, confirming… Read More
January 14, 2021 Community