West Pierce Assistant Chief Receives “Chief Officer of the Year” Award
On Thursday, December 7, the Pierce County Fire Chiefs and Commissioners Associations held their annual banquet, where a variety of recognitions are made. This year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Assistant Chief Ryan McGrady was… Read More
December 13, 2023 InformationPierce 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 InformationFirefighters Prepare for Wildland Urban Interface Fires Through Grant Funding
The 2020 Sumner Grade Fire in Bonney Lake was a stark reminder of the increasing threat of brush fires in western Washington. Year after year, summer weather contributes to an increased risk of brush fires. In… Read More
July 10, 2023 CommunityWildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) reminds residents to be fire safe. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom have increased by… Read More
June 12, 2023 InformationInternational Women’s Day at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
March 8 is International Women’s Day and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is incredibly proud of our personnel. Did you know…? Of the 229 total full-time employees, 34 are female and 10 of them serve… Read More
March 5, 2023 Employment