Three Abandoned Structure Fires Under Investigation
Over the weekend of April 7-8, 2018, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to three separate abandoned structure fires in the Tillicum and Woodbrook neighborhoods in Lakewood. On Saturday evening, crews responded to a house fire… Read More
April 10, 2018 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2017 Annual Report is Now Available
The 2017 Annual Report for West Pierce Fire & Rescue is now available! Please click on the image below to read the latest edition. Read More
April 6, 2018 CommunityPrepare in a Year: April – Create a Three-Day Kit
Create a 3-day kit So far this year, the Prepare in a Year series has covered creating an emergency plan, establishing an out-of-area contact and began storing enough water for an entire family. While the ultimate… Read More
April 4, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: March – Water Storage
Clean water is essential for life, both for hydration and to prevent the spread of disease. Healthcare providers who assisted with disaster efforts in Puerto Rico treated multiple conditions related to contaminated water, including… Read More
March 6, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: February – Identify an Out-of-Area Contact
When disaster strikes, you may be at home, work, school or on the road and not with all the members of your household. Your first thoughts, though, will be with your loved ones and their well-being. Read More
February 1, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: Disaster Planning Broken Down in Easy Monthly Tasks
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin 2017 was a year where many dealt with major disasters and their aftermath. From Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria to the recent train… Read More
January 23, 2018 CERTTillicum Preparedness Workshop Scheduled for February 6
The Tillicum/American Lake Gardens Community Service Center is proud to host the Tillicum Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, February 6th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This workshop will provide the residents of Tillicum and Woodbrook with… Read More
January 15, 2018 CERTSanta is coming to 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 your West Pierce firefighters,… Read More
December 4, 2017 CommunityHoliday Travel Safety Tips
Whether you’re going over the river and through the woods this holiday season, or staying home, here are some safety tips to consider. Heading out of town? 1. Before you go, be sure your… Read More
November 21, 2017 InformationWest Pierce Awarded Grant Funding to Install 6,000 Smoke Alarms
West Pierce Fire & Rescue was recently awarded grant funding to create a revised version of the smoke alarm program that has been in place for more than ten years. While the previous smoke alarm program… Read More
November 8, 2017 Community