Over $1 Million Awarded for New Firefighting Equipment
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was recently awarded $1.113 million dollars through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace the District’s Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). These air tanks supply clean air for firefighters on… Read More
October 25, 2024 UncategorizedPhones are down at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Due to a planned network outage, the phone system will be down at West Pierce Fire & Rescue October 22 and 23, 2024. During that time, please email communications@westpierce.org and someone will respond as soon… Read More
October 21, 2024 CommunityLatest Edition of ‘The Monitor’ Now Available
The latest edition of West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s community newsletter, The Monitor, is being delivered to mailboxes throughout Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. This edition includes information about programs, community services, upcoming events and the Fire… Read More
October 10, 2024 CommunityFire Benefit Charge on November 5 Ballot
West Pierce Fire & Rescue seeks to replace its tax-based Maintenance & Operations (M&O) levy with a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC). Known as Proposition 1, the FBC will be on the November 5,… Read More
October 7, 2024 CommunityFall Safety Day is October 19th
On Saturday, October 19th, 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
October 4, 2024 CommunitySeptember Alarm Summary
In September 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,492 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 79% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. Read More
October 1, 2024 Incidents9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled
In honor of the anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold a public ceremony in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60… Read More
September 2, 2024 CommunityPierce Transit and Little Church on the Prairie Recognized for Community Support
Pierce Transit and Little Church on the Prairie are continual community partners, especially during an emergency. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Deputy Chief Hallie McCurdy had the opportunity to recognize these groups at the recent… Read More
August 29, 2024 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Proposes an Improved Funding Plan for the Future
West Pierce Fire & Rescue seeks to replace its tax-based Maintenance & Operations (M&O) levy with a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC). Known as Proposition 1, the FBC will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. An… Read More
August 12, 2024 CommunityJuly Alarm Summary
In July 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,785 calls for service, which was an average of 57 calls per day. This is the largest monthly call volume WPFR has seen in the… Read More
August 7, 2024 Incidents