CERT Training Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held… Read More
June 3, 2024 CERTAmeriCorps Citizen Preparedness Coordinator Opportunity Now Available
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is looking for an AmeriCorps member to work within the Emergency Preparedness program. The AmeriCorps Citizen Preparedness Coordinator will support the West Pierce mission by assisting in the community preparedness movement. They… Read More
May 17, 2024 Disaster PreparednessThree Firefighters Presented with Merit Awards
At a recent Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue Captain John Craig, Firefighters Nathan Hollenbeck and Skylar Brown were presented with Merit awards. Back in December, they responded to reports of an… Read More
May 8, 2024 CommunityApril 2024 Alarm Summary
In April 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,422 calls for service, which was an average of 47 calls per day. Approximately 81% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. Read More
May 7, 2024 CommunityRegistration is Now Open for Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering Safe Sitter babysitting classes over the summer to teach students ages 11-13 how to safely care for younger children. It is common this age group starts to stay home… Read More
April 23, 2024 ClassesMarch 2024 Alarm Summary
In March 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,516 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. Read More
April 3, 2024 IncidentsWinter Driving Tips
Winter is still lingering, so it’s essential to be prepared to drive in the ice and snow. West Pierce Fire & Rescue wants to remind you to pay attention to winter storm advisories and watches. It… Read More
February 24, 2024 Disaster PreparednessJanuary 2024 Alarm Summary
In January 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,631 calls for service, which was an average of 52 calls per day. Approximately 75% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. This is the… Read More
February 6, 2024 IncidentsSix New West Pierce Firefighters Graduate from Recruit Academy
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) recently celebrated its six newest firefighters as they graduated from the Forge Recruit Academy. This 13-week program, hosted by the Pierce County Fire Training Consortium, includes classroom, hands-on and… Read More
February 4, 2024 CommunityWest Pierce Hosts CPR, First Aid & AED Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue offers CPR, First Aid & AED training classes to the public. This course covers adult, child and infant CPR with airway management, first aid for choking, control of bleeding, splinting, bandaging,… Read More
January 30, 2024 Classes